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

For the crime of vindictive, self-satisfying violence in the name of protecting her family, the narrative gods of Lioness will take it all away from Joe, from a mission accomplished to a family life secured. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026

Many other theaters disappeared altogether, torn down in the name of urban renewal. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

But some of the qualities that gave it a quaint personality will be lost in translation in the name of progress. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Donaldson has buried himself alive in the name of viral challenges. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Sep. 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