in the name of

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1. •
   By the authority of.

   • In the name of the law, come out with your hands up.
2. •
   For the sake of.
3. •
   Under the designation or excuse of.

   • These additional checks at airports are justified in the name of security.
4. •
   Under the name or possession of.

   • He put the house in the name of his children.
5. •
   With appeal to; by; often used to introduce oaths

   • In the name of all things sacred, please stop that screaming!