IN ALL BUT NAME Meaning and
Definition
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The phrase "in all but name" is an idiomatic expression used to describe something that exists or functions almost exactly as if it had a particular name or title, despite not being officially or explicitly recognized as such. It highlights the close resemblance between something and its label, emphasizing the lack of a formal designation.
Typically used to underscore the discrepancy between appearance and reality, "in all but name" suggests that there is a mere technicality preventing the official acknowledgment or designation of a certain thing or situation. It implies that the characteristics, qualities, or functions associated with a specific term are fully present. However, due to legal, administrative, or arbitrary reasons, the conventional term cannot be officially or fully applied.
This phrase commonly appears in the context of unofficial or informal roles, relationships, or titles. It implies that, for all practical purposes, the thing in question completely fulfills the expectations associated with a specific name or description. For instance, one might refer to an individual who fulfills all the responsibilities and duties of a manager but lacks the formal title as a "manager in all but name." The expression highlights the fact that, despite lacking the official recognition or label, the individual's function or role is virtually identical to that of a manager.
Common Misspellings for IN ALL BUT NAME
- un all but name
- jn all but name
- kn all but name
- on all but name
- 9n all but name
- 8n all but name
- ib all but name
- im all but name
- ij all but name
- ih all but name
- in zll but name
- in sll but name
- in wll but name
- in qll but name
- in akl but name
- in apl but name
- in aol but name
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- in alp but name
- in alo but name
Idioms with the word IN ALL BUT NAME
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in all but name
The idiom "in all but name" means something that exists or operates in all but the formal or legal sense of the word. It suggests that even though the formal title or label may not be applied, the reality or practical effects of the situation are essentially the same.
