in light of

Idioms and Phrases

Also, in the light of ; in view of . In consideration of, in relationship to. For example, In light of recent developments, we're postponing our meeting , or In the light of the weather forecast we've canceled the picnic , or He got a special bonus in view of all the extra work he had done . The first two of these terms date from the late 1600s, the third from about 1800.

Example Sentences

The two federal cases against Trump are also winding down in light of his election victory with special counsel Jack Smith anticipating that Trump will kill his election interference case once he assumes office and a federal judge in Florida dismisses the classified documents case against him.

From Salon

Supporters and opponents say the designations are not necessarily the safeguard some believe in light of a fierce ideological debate over the power given to presidents to make them.

From Los Angeles Times

Johnson's showy piety is even more ludicrous in light of the report's leaked details.

From Salon

He said he would like to think Ofcom or financial regulators would investigate further in light of the BBC's findings.

From BBC

In light of this, I decided to find out how many times the police Victims’ Right to Review had been used and granted.

From BBC