by the same token Definition

token
noun

1. A mark, sign or distinctive feature.

Thesaurus: sample, sign, mark.
2. Anything that serves as a reminder or souvenir; a keepsake.

Thesaurus: gift, favour, memento.
3. A voucher worth a stated amount of money which can be exchanged for goods of the same value.

Example: book token
4. A small coin-like piece of metal or plastic which is used instead of money, eg in slot machines.

adj

1. Nominal; of no real value.

Example: token gesture

Idiom: by the same token

Also; in addition; for the same reason.
Thesaurus: similarly, likewise, furthermore, besides.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon tacen.