in the name of
phrase
1
: by authority of
open in the name of the law
2
: for the reason of : using the excuse of
called for reforms in the name of progress
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“In the name of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20name%20of. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.
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