in light of
in (the) light of (something)
for the reason given.
In light of how much our own costs have gone up, we have to raise prices to our customers.

Related vocabulary: in view of something
in the light of (something)
[British & Australian, American & Australian]
if something is done or happens in the light of facts, it is done or happens because of those facts.
In the light of new evidence he has been allowed to appeal against his prison sentence.

In light of what you've just told me, I can understand why you and David were fighting.

in the light of (something)
[British & Australian, American & Australian]
if something is done or happens in the light of facts, it is done or happens because of those facts.
In the light of new evidence he has been allowed to appeal against his prison sentence.

In light of what you've just told me, I can understand why you and David were fighting.

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in light of something
in (the) light of (something)
for the reason given.
In light of how much our own costs have gone up, we have to raise prices to our customers.

Related vocabulary: in view of something
in the light of (something)
[British & Australian, American & Australian]
if something is done or happens in the light of facts, it is done or happens because of those facts.
In the light of new evidence he has been allowed to appeal against his prison sentence.

In light of what you've just told me, I can understand why you and David were fighting.

in the light of (something)
[British & Australian, American & Australian]
if something is done or happens in the light of facts, it is done or happens because of those facts.
In the light of new evidence he has been allowed to appeal against his prison sentence.

In light of what you've just told me, I can understand why you and David were fighting.

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in light of
as a result of new information, because of something
In light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus.

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in light of something
as a result of new information, because of something
In light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus.

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in light of
adj. phr.
1. As a result of new information; by means of new ideas.
The teacher changed John's grade in the light of the extra work in the workbook.
2. Because of.
In light of the muddy field, the football team wore their old uniforms.
Synonym: IN VIEW OF.

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