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The phrase "in the name of the law" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that an action is being taken under the authority of the law, often in legal or law enforcement contexts.
Example: "The officer shouted, 'In the name of the law, I command you to stop!' as the suspect tried to flee."
Alternatives: "by the authority of the law" or "under the law's authority."
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How many innocent people have been maimed or killed in the name of the law?
I act in the name of the law, which rather than finding solutions makes decisions.
The guests applauded and whistled after Ms Mondraux invited the couple to stand to exchange vows and pronounced them "united in the name of the law".
I felt the horror of the coolly contemplated ending of the life of another human being in the name of the law.
Nik Steinberg Researcher, Americas Division Human Rights Watch New York City The harrowing torture recounted by William Finnegan lays bare a practice that is all too common in Mexico's war on drugs ("In the Name of the Law," October 18th).
Mohamedou Ould Slahi: "smart, witty, garrulous, and curiously undamaged" "We arrest you in the name of the law," said the special agent while locking the chains around my hands.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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