in token of

Idioms  

1. As a sign or symbol of, as in He gave her a ring in token of his love, or In token of our esteem, we dedicate this hospital wing to Dr. Lurie. [Early 1500s]

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Example Sentences

They will each give their consent to the other and make solemn vows, and in token of this they will each give and receive a ring.

From BBC • May 19, 2018

At a precise moment white doves were loosed, fluttered up into the bright blue cloudless sky, hovered about the little circle of priests and acolytes: these were in token of the Paraclete, the Holy Ghost.

From Time Magazine Archive

There were ties, socks and handkerchiefs from Tricia, and from his staff a small bronze statue of an Irish setter in token of the dog they plan to buy him.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ely Jacques Kahn presented a chafing dish full of spaghetti and a bowl of French dressing in token of his interest in cooking.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then he raised his empty hand, palm outward in token of parley.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien