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IN THE NAME OF SOMETHING definition: 1. (said or done) in order to help a particular thing succeed: 2. representing someone or…. Learn more.
Mar 23, 2015 · Whats the meaning of the phrase; "In the name of"? For example : whatever you ask in my name, Ask in my name. Oxford actually has an entry for the phrase, but it doesn't seem to match how it's used in prayers, as that's not for emphasis. And even this doesn't explain why it's emphatic. ( in the name of Christ/God/heaven etc.) Used for emphasis:
1 using the authority of somebody/something; as a representative of somebody/something: I arrest you in the name of the law. 2 used to give a reason or an excuse for doing something, often when what you are doing is wrong: new laws introduced in the name of national security.
2 meanings: using as a name a. for the sake of b. by the sanction or authority of.... Click for more definitions.
IN THE NAME OF SOMETHING meaning: 1. (said or done) in order to help a particular thing succeed: 2. representing someone or…. Learn more.
in the name of. Under the designation of, as in They burned witches at the stake in the name of piety . [Late 1300s] in one's own name . On one's own behalf, as in Mary signed the check for John in her own name . [Late 1800s]
1. a. : a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing. The boy's name is Brad. b. : a word or symbol used in logic to designate an entity. 2. : a descriptive often disparaging epithet. called him names. 3. a. : reputation. gave the town a bad name. b. : an illustrious record : fame.
