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

Examples of in the name of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lawmakers should not put any of those options at risk in the name of lowering drug costs. — L. Prather McKinnon, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

How does this serve the American people or humanity to allow for unregulated development of AI that could threaten us all, in the name of being a few steps ahead of China? — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

If winner is deemed to be a minor under the jurisdiction of his/her residence, the prize will be awarded in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian who must execute the necessary affidavit and release and, if applicable,. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Those men, in a way, were chess pieces being played in the name of social standing, financial stability, and power. — Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for in the name of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove