"on the strength of" meaning in English

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Preposition

Etymology: Compare Polish na mocy. Etymology templates: {{cog|pl|na mocy}} Polish na mocy Head templates: {{head|en|prepositions|head=}} on the strength of, {{en-prep}} on the strength of
  1. In reliance upon; on the basis of; using as a guide or support. Synonyms: upon the strength of
    Sense id: en-on_the_strength_of-en-prep-wP2fqfAr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English prepositions

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