in the light of

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1. •
   In the illumination from (a source of light).

   • The angels lived endlessly in the light of God′s chariot, praising God by saying “Holy, Holy, Holy,” just as Isaiah had seen. — 2007
2. •
   (UK, figurative) Based on conclusions derived from (a source of knowledge, evidence or inspiration).

   • In the light of cases such as this, one should perhaps be careful about suggesting general disapproval of ‘consumer’ objections to wind farm development. — 2007