に照らして・に照らすと

This grammar is used to base a judgment, conclusion, or evaluation on a source of information, evidence, or a reference point. It expresses that what follows is in light of or taking into account those facts, data, or precedents. The form with に照らして is used when referring to something as the basis for a broader statement, while に照らすと is often used to present a conclusion drawn from evaluating something against that reference point. It is common in formal writing, analyses, reports, or reasoned arguments. The reference point can be facts, data, precedent, opinions, or conditions.