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1. See IN LIGHT OF. 2. Also, with a view to. Considering, in prospect or anticipation of, as in In view of their hostile relations, both countries began mobilizing, or Dan started saving money with a view to going to law school. [c. 1700]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): in view of something
in consideration of something; because of something. • In view of the high cost of gasoline, I sold my car. • I won’t invite John to the meeting in view of his attitude.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs