in nomine
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of in nomine
from Latin in nomine Jesu in the name of Jesus, the first words of an introit for which this type of music was originally composed
Example Sentences
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"Ego te absolvo ab omnibus censuris et peccatis, in nomine Patris—" He raised himself a little and lifted his hand, moving it sideways across and down as he ended—"et Filii et Spiritus Sancti."
From The King's Achievement by Robert Hugh Benson
Say then three times, Crescite in nomine patris, sint benedicti.
From Old English Poems Translated into the Original Meter Together with Short Selections from Old English Prose by Various
One would suppose, for example, that the words, 'Benedictus qui venit in nomine domini' could only be set in the same sort of pious, tranquil style.
From The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. by Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann
"Pax vobis, in nomine Domini," he spake again—"Peace be to ye, in the name of the Lord."
From Folk-lore and Legends: German by Anonymous
The priest spoke again, slowly, in the uproar of the wind, after blessing the ring: "Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini."
From The Garden of Allah by Robert Smythe Hichens
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