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

He writes that in light of the court’s embrace of originalism, “Kennedy may no longer be controlling precedent.”

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

Let us begin with a midyear summary of index results that might surprise you in light of the triple-digit gains for so many growth stocks in the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

However, a spokesperson said the new legislation had been proposed by the minister "in light of increasing concerns about assaults on a range of workers who serve the public".

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

But the Civilian Oversight Commission says those arguments, which were first made by the office of county counsel, are not valid in light of recent developments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

At the same time, he agrees there is reason to be wary of too much television viewing, largely in light of the opportunity costs.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel