Preposition
(idiomatic) considering.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, view, of.
They stopped when they were in view of the town.
In view of the fact that God limited the intelligence of man, it seems unfair that he did not also limit his stupidity. Konrad Adenauer
Prince Asaka had joined the army only about ten days before its entry into Nanking and in view of the short time he was connected with this army I do not think he can be held responsible. I would say that the Division Commanders are the responsible parties. Iwane Matsui
The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widespread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible. Bertrand Russell
In view of such harmony in the cosmos which I, with my limited human mind, am able to recognise, there are yet people who say there is no God. But what makes me really angry is that they quote me for support of such views. Albert Einstein
Death by hanging...well, in view of the whole situation, I never expected anything different. It's all right. Arthur Seyss-Inquart
They have all been very kind to me here. But this I would say, standing as I do in view of God and eternity, I realise that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. Edith Cavell