in light of; in view of; according to
Used to introduce a standard, rule, or fact that serves as the basis for a judgment or comparison. Often followed by expressions of evaluation or conclusion.
See also: に照らして
In light of the law, that act is illegal.
In view of past performance, this year's target is too high.
に照らして is the continuative form used mid-sentence, while に照らすと is a conditional form often used to state a conclusion.
From the verb 照らす (to shine on, to illuminate) used metaphorically to mean 'in the light of'.