in the name of someone/something
Word Type: Idiom
Definition
To do something for the purpose of honoring or representing someone or something, often with the implication of justification or authority.
Example
- “They built the new school in the name of community development.”
- “The charity was founded in the name of helping underprivileged children.”
- “The soldiers fought in the name of freedom and justice.”
- “He made the decision in the name of the company’s best interests.”
- “The project was launched in the name of environmental conservation.”