in the light of

phrase

1

a

: from the point of view of

… he saw her in the light of compassion …

—Henry Fielding

… we tend to assess events not in the light of reason but with the flames of partisan passion.

—Jon Meacham

b

dated : in the capacity, character, condition, or role of : as entry 4

In short, he regarded me scientifically in the light of a patient …

—Charlotte Brontë

2

: in consideration of

In light of their findings, new procedures were established.