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in the name of

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Pronunciation: US /ɪn ðə ˈneɪm əv/

in the name of means: To help or support a particular cause or aim.

preposition

FOR A CAUSEB2

To help or support a particular cause or aim.

  • They marched in the name of peace.
  • She gave her life in the name of freedom.
  • We must work together in the name of justice.

How to use it: in the name of + a cause (They marched in the name of freedom.)

Similar words: for the sake of, for

Common phrases: in the name of peace, in the name of justice

REGISTERED OWNERB2

Showing a particular person as the official owner or holder.

  • The house is in the name of his wife.
  • They opened an account in the name of their daughter.
  • Is the car registered in the name of your company?

How to use it: in the name of someone/something (The account is in the name of her company.)

Similar words: under the name of

Common phrases: in the name of someone, in the name of a company

WITH AUTHORITYC1

Using the power or permission of a person, organization, or law.

  • Stop in the name of the law!
  • The soldiers acted in the name of the king.
  • The judge issued the order in the name of the court.

How to use it: in the name of + an authority (The officer ordered us to stop in the name of the law.)

Similar words: by the authority of, on behalf of

Common phrases: in the name of the law, in the name of the king

GIVEN REASONC1

Using a particular aim or idea as the reason or excuse for doing something.

  • They searched our bags in the name of security.
  • Many cruel acts were committed in the name of religion.
  • The government limited debate in the name of national unity.

How to use it: in the name of + a stated reason (They banned the book in the name of public safety.)

Similar words: under the pretext of, in the guise of

Common phrases: in the name of security, in the name of safety

SOLEMN APPEALC1

Used to make a serious request by referring to something deeply respected or believed in.

  • In the name of God, help me!
  • In the name of all that is holy, stop shouting!
  • I beg you, in the name of mercy, to spare them.

How to use it: in the name of + something sacred (In the name of heaven, please help us!)

Similar words: for the love of

Common phrases: in the name of God, in the name of heaven

Questions about in the name of

What does in the name of mean?

To help or support a particular cause or aim.

What is in the name of in other languages?

Türkçe: uğruna · Español: por · Français: au nom de · Deutsch: im Namen von · Italiano: in nome di · 日本語: のために

How do you pronounce in the name of?

It is pronounced /ɪn ðə ˈneɪm əv/.

How do you use in the name of in a sentence?

They marched in the name of peace. She gave her life in the name of freedom.

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