In-the-name-of Definition
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With appeal to; often used to introduce oaths.
In the name of all things sacred, please stop that screaming!
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By the authority of.
In the name of the law, come out with your hands up.
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Under the name or possession of.
He put the house in the name of his children.
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Under the designation or excuse of.
This repression is justified in the name of security.
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