'In the name of' definitions:
Definition of 'In the name of'
From: GCIDE
- In \In\, prep. [AS. in; akin to D. & G. in, Icel. [imac], Sw. & Dan. i, OIr. & L. in, Gr. 'en. [root]197. Cf. 1st In-, Inn.] The specific signification of in is situation or place with respect to surrounding, environment, encompassment, etc. It is used with verbs signifying being, resting, or moving within limits, or within circumstances or conditions of any kind conceived of as limiting, confining, or investing, either wholly or in part. In its different applications, it approaches some of the meanings of, and sometimes is interchangeable with, within, into, on, at, of, and among. It is used: [1913 Webster]
- 1. With reference to space or place; as, he lives in Boston; he traveled in Italy; castles in the air. [1913 Webster]
- The babe lying in a manger. --Luke ii. 16. [1913 Webster]
- Thy sun sets weeping in the lowly west. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Situated in the forty-first degree of latitude. --Gibbon. [1913 Webster]
- Matter for censure in every page. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
- 2. With reference to circumstances or conditions; as, he is in difficulties; she stood in a blaze of light. "Fettered in amorous chains." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Wrapt in sweet sounds, as in bright veils. --Shelley. [1913 Webster]
- 3. With reference to a whole which includes or comprises the part spoken of; as, the first in his family; the first regiment in the army. [1913 Webster]
- Nine in ten of those who enter the ministry. --Swift. [1913 Webster]
- 4. With reference to physical surrounding, personal states, etc., abstractly denoted; as, I am in doubt; the room is in darkness; to live in fear. [1913 Webster]
- When shall we three meet again, In thunder, lightning, or in rain? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 5. With reference to character, reach, scope, or influence considered as establishing a limitation; as, to be in one's favor. "In sight of God's high throne." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- Sounds inharmonious in themselves, and harsh. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
- 6. With reference to movement or tendency toward a certain limit or environment; -- sometimes equivalent to into; as, to put seed in the ground; to fall in love; to end in death; to put our trust in God. [1913 Webster]
- He would not plunge his brother in despair. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
- She had no jewels to deposit in their caskets. --Fielding. [1913 Webster]
- 7. With reference to a limit of time; as, in an hour; it happened in the last century; in all my life. [1913 Webster]
- In as much as, or Inasmuch as, in the degree that; in like manner as; in consideration that; because that; since. See Synonym of Because, and cf. {For as much as}, under For, prep.
- In that, because; for the reason that. "Some things they do in that they are men . . .; some things in that they are men misled and blinded with error." --Hooker.
- In the name of, in behalf of; on the part of; by authority; as, it was done in the name of the people; -- often used in invocation, swearing, praying, and the like.
- To be in for it. (a) To be in favor of a thing; to be committed to a course. (b) To be unable to escape from a danger, penalty, etc. [Colloq.]
- To be in with or To keep in with. (a) To be close or near; as, to keep a ship in with the land. (b) To be on terms of friendship, familiarity, or intimacy with; to secure and retain the favor of. [Colloq.]
- Syn: Into; within; on; at. See At. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'In the name of'
From: GCIDE
- Name \Name\ (n[=a]m), n. [AS. nama; akin to D. naam, OS. & OHG. namo, G. name, Icel. nafn, for namn, Dan. navn, Sw. namn, Goth. nam[=o], L. nomen (perh. influenced by noscere, gnoscere, to learn to know), Gr. 'o`mona, Scr. n[=a]man. [root]267. Cf. Anonymous, Ignominy, Misnomer, Nominal, Noun.]
- 1. The title by which any person or thing is known or designated; a distinctive specific appellation, whether of an individual or a class. [1913 Webster]
- Whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. --Gen. ii. 19. [1913 Webster]
- What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A descriptive or qualifying appellation given to a person or thing, on account of a character or acts. [1913 Webster]
- His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. --Is. ix. 6. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Reputed character; reputation, good or bad; estimation; fame; especially, illustrious character or fame; honorable estimation; distinction. [1913 Webster]
- What men of name resort to him? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Far above . . . every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. --Eph. i. 21. [1913 Webster]
- I will get me a name and honor in the kingdom. --1 Macc. iii. 14. [1913 Webster]
- He hath brought up an evil name upon a virgin. --Deut. xxii. 19. [1913 Webster]
- The king's army . . . had left no good name behind. --Clarendon. [1913 Webster]
- 4. Those of a certain name; a race; a family. [1913 Webster]
- The ministers of the republic, mortal enemies of his name, came every day to pay their feigned civilities. --Motley. [1913 Webster]
- 5. A person, an individual. [Poetic] [1913 Webster]
- They list with women each degenerate name. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
- Christian name. (a) The name a person receives at baptism, as distinguished from surname; baptismal name; in western countries, it is also called a first name. (b) A given name, whether received at baptism or not.
- Given name. See under Given.
- In name, in profession, or by title only; not in reality; as, a friend in name.
- In the name of. (a) In behalf of; by the authority of. " I charge you in the duke's name to obey me." --Shak. (b) In the represented or assumed character of. "I'll to him again in name of Brook." --Shak.
- Name plate, a plate as of metal, glass, etc., having a name upon it, as a sign; a doorplate.
- Pen name, a name assumed by an author; a pseudonym or {nom de plume}. --Bayard Taylor.
- Proper name (Gram.), a name applied to a particular person, place, or thing.
- To call names, to apply opprobrious epithets to; to call by reproachful appellations.
- To take a name in vain, to use a name lightly or profanely; to use a name in making flippant or dishonest oaths. --Ex. xx. 7. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Appellation; title; designation; cognomen; denomination; epithet.
- Usage: Name, Appellation, Title, Denomination. Name is generic, denoting that combination of sounds or letters by which a person or thing is known and distinguished. Appellation, although sometimes put for name simply, denotes, more properly, a descriptive term (called also agnomen or cognomen), used by way of marking some individual peculiarity or characteristic; as, Charles the Bold, Philip the Stammerer. A title is a term employed to point out one's rank, office, etc.; as, the Duke of Bedford, Paul the Apostle, etc. Denomination is to particular bodies what appellation is to individuals; thus, the church of Christ is divided into different denominations, as Congregationalists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, etc. [1913 Webster]
Words containing 'In the name of'
- In name,
- Name,
- Named,
- Namely,
- Naming,
- in name only,
- names,
- Baptismal name,
- By-name,
- Christian name,
- First name,
- Given name,
- Maiden name,
- Name plate,
- Pen name,
- Place name,
- Proper name,
- Purser's name,
- Specific name,
- To call names,
- To-name,
- Trade name,
- Trivial name,
- above-named,
- assumed name,
- author's name,
- bad name,
- big name,
- brand name,
- company name,
- domain name,
- false name,
- family name,
- fictitious name,
- file name,
- generic name,
- last name,
- manner name,
- middle name,
- name and address,
- name calling,
- name day,
- name dropper,
- name of the game,
- name part,
- name tag,
- part name,
- pet name,
- stage name,
- street name,
- whole name,
- writer's name,
- To call any one names,
- To take a name in vain,
- Two-name,
- computer file name,
- file name extension,
- name-dropping,
- shiloh name of a city,
- To take the name of God in vain,
- brand-name drug,
- two-name paper