in light of

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

On Thursday, he issued a highly unusual document preservation order in light of the department’s confession.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

But that question goes unanswered in light of their task; they have a comeback album to finalize, and too many people to please.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

“I think they are doable and that gets done, especially in light of the shortage of LNG,” she said of the contracts.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Nothing in the Bayeux Tapestry had been found wrong in light of his findings, he said.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

My father, in light of my continued successes at school, had begun claiming all the credit.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane