in the name of
Prepositional phrase
  1. With appeal to; often used to introduce oaths
    In the name of all things sacred, please stop that screaming!
  2. By the authority of.
    In the name of the law, come out with your hands up.
  3. Under the name or possession of.
    He put the house in the name of his children.
  4. Under the designation or excuse of.
    These additional checks at airports are justified in the name of security.
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