In the name of somebody/something
phrase
By the authority given from someone or something.
I arrest you in the name of the law.
Often appears as...
- in the name of law
- in the name of justice
phrase
For the purpose of or to represent someone or something.
He made a donation to the charity in the name of his late wife.
Often appears as...
- in the name of charity
- in the name of love
phrase
To request or pray, invoking the power or authority of a holy person or divine entity.
In the name of God, I beg you to stop this madness.
Often appears as...
- in the name of god
- in the name of jesus
phrase
Used to express surprise, disbelief, or angry objection.
In the name of heaven, stop making so much noise!
Often appears as...
- in the name of heaven
- in the name of all that is holy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
By the authority given from someone or something.
I arrest you in the name of the law.
Often appears as...
- in the name of law
- in the name of justice
phrase
For the purpose of or to represent someone or something.
He made a donation to the charity in the name of his late wife.
Often appears as...
- in the name of charity
- in the name of love
phrase
To request or pray, invoking the power or authority of a holy person or divine entity.
In the name of God, I beg you to stop this madness.
Often appears as...
- in the name of god
- in the name of jesus
phrase
Used to express surprise, disbelief, or angry objection.
In the name of heaven, stop making so much noise!
Often appears as...
- in the name of heaven
- in the name of all that is holy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Authority Implication
Indicates official power or right, often related to law or command.
She spoke in the name of the committee.
Pro Tip 2/2Impersonal Command
Can create distance, as the person acts on an authority's behalf, not their own.
Stop in the name of the law!
Pro Tip 1/2Authority Implication
Indicates official power or right, often related to law or command.
She spoke in the name of the committee.
Pro Tip 2/2Impersonal Command
Can create distance, as the person acts on an authority's behalf, not their own.
Stop in the name of the law!
Pro Tip 1/2Authority Implication
Indicates official power or right, often related to law or command.
She spoke in the name of the committee.
Pro Tip 2/2Impersonal Command
Can create distance, as the person acts on an authority's behalf, not their own.
Stop in the name of the law!
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