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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
In the name of
In the name of science/peace/honor
What exactly is the meaning of 'in the name of'? Is it always used in a sarcastic manner?
For example,
War in the name of peace.
Thanks in advance!
What exactly is the meaning of 'in the name of'? Is it always used in a sarcastic manner?
For example,
War in the name of peace.
Thanks in advance!
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e. g. "...
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- He withdrew his candidacy in the name of party unity".
- (From 'Oxford American Dictionaries')
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"In the name of ..." can mean "by the authority of..." or "for the sake of..."
Here I think it has the second meaning, i.e. "War for the sake of peace."
No, it isn't always used sarcastically, e.g. "... He withdrew his candidacy in the name of party unity". (From 'Oxford American Dictionaries')
Here I think it has the second meaning, i.e. "War for the sake of peace."
No, it isn't always used sarcastically, e.g. "... He withdrew his candidacy in the name of party unity". (From 'Oxford American Dictionaries')
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