# in the name of

> English word · Preposition

## Definitions
1. With appeal to; by; often used to introduce oaths
2. By the authority of.
3. Under the name or possession of.
4. Under the designation or excuse of.

## Etymology
From Middle English in the name of, in þe name of.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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