in the light of

TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION/ACCOUNT, considering, bearing in mind, taking note of, in view of.

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phrasal

1. : from the point of view of

advised his students to read the old authors and to criticize them in the light of their enhanced anatomical knowledge — Harvey Graham

2. : in view of

were fascinated — particularly in the light of his recent attack on modern poets — Harvey Breit

in the light of the current news his argument seems well taken — R.A.Smith

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in the light of

Considering, taking into account

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Main Entry: ↑light

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in the light of (or US in light of)

1 : while thinking about (something that affects the way you see or understand things)

You should think about their advice in light of your own needs.

It is impossible to come to a conclusion in the light of the data we have here.

You should read the story in light of your own experiences.

2 : because of (something)

It's a particularly important topic in light of recent events.

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Main Entry: ↑light