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What does in the light of mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word in the light of? Here's what it means.

Preposition
  1. In the illumination from (a source of light).
  2. (figuratively, chiefly UK and Canada) Based on conclusions derived from (a source of knowledge, evidence or inspiration).
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She saw treetops covered in white snow, which glistened and sparkled in the light of the sun.
Valved horns were permitted, in the light of Wagner's own equivocation about them, joining those valved horn hybrids known as Wagner tubas.
Churches were ablaze with colour, and gold highlights glittered in the light of many candles.
It is true that memories and past experiences often have to be reassessed in the light of new situations.
After every major war, all pre-existing rules of warfare must be reassessed in the light of the actual practice of states.
A bank spokesman confirmed yesterday it is reassessing its proposed contribution to sponsorship of golf in the light of its merger.

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