In the name of Meaning, Definition & Usage

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1. in behalf of; on the part of; by authority; as, it was done in the name of the people; often used in invocation, swearing, praying, and the like.

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1. . (a) In behalf of; by the authority of.

   " I charge you in the duke's name to obey me." Shak.

   (b) In the represented or assumed character of.

   " I'll to him again in name of Brook." Shak.