in view of

Preposition

in view of

1. (idiomatic) Considering.
   • Mr. Thomas adds that, by the time it was scrapped, Kingsley was in very bad condition, little more than a shell in fact. In view of the rough usage to which the engine had been subjected, this is not surprising.1953 April, “Notes and News: Locomotive Notes”, in Railway Magazine, page 283
   • In view of the wave of terrorism and assassination attempts—both successful and unsuccessful—in the last two decades, the need for a dedicated, highly trained force to protect government leaders has become more and more apparent.1993, Funk & Wagnalls Corporation, Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia, volume 23, page 275

   Synonyms:

   in light of, in the light of

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, view, of.
   • They stopped when they were in view of the town.