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

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

Other companies billing themselves as a start-to-finish housing tool have had a rough year in light of a still-struggling housing market and the threat of industry and tech disruption.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

They further suggest that clinicians, guideline panels, and regulatory agencies "should re-evaluate their general recommendations for calcium and vitamin D supplementation in light of current evidence."

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

He offers no argumentation, no humility in light of humanity’s vast uncertainty about what consciousness is, no engagement with a growing body of empirical research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

That was saying something in light of Hitler’s rise in Europe, the Nazi persecution of Jews, the New England hurricane, the business and employment slump, and the war between China and Japan.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow