in the person of
phrase
1
: in the character of : as
Aid arrived in the person of my neighbor.
2
: in the place of : acting for
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“In the person of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20person%20of. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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