in name

in (someone's or something's) name

1. Based on the authority of someone or something. We proclaim these things in God's name. In King John's name, I command you to halt. We raided the building in the police chief's name.

2. With someone or something as a basis, reason, or motivation. They're releasing the documents in transparency's name, but I don't think anyone is really interested in them. How many people have been killed in religion's name? She broke up with me in her mother's name, can you believe that? I thought her mother liked me!

3. Belonging to someone. According to the deed, this property is still in your father's name. No, the car's in my mother's name. I don't own it. If this property is in your name, it's your responsibility!

4. On behalf of someone or oneself. My late father was a huge animal lover, so I've opened up this animal rescue in his name. Since Mary wasn't home, I had to sign for the package in my own name. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for charitable donations to be made in their mother's name.

See also: name

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in someone's name

 

1. in someone's ownership; as someone's property. The house is in my name. I own all of it. The car is in our names.

2. Go to in behalf of someone.

See also: name

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