Vvidu |link| Guide

It is a staple of Russian legislative language. It is used to justify decisions, cite external circumstances, or explain the limitations of a rule. For example, a court might rule vvidu nedostatka ulik ("in view of the lack of evidence").

(ввиду того, что...): "Due to the fact that..." or "Since...". Used as a complex conjunction. It is a staple of Russian legislative language