government name

Definitions

1. 1

   One's (partial or full) legal name, as opposed to one's nickname or street name

   One's (partial or full) legal name, as opposed to one's nickname or street name; one's government-recognized name.

   • One of the most prominent tribal chiefs of the South, the late Chief Jambo of the Moru tribe, once remarked, when he was asked by his tribe how he came to acquire the Muslim name of Ibrahim, that it was his 'government name'.
   • Operation Ivy was formed in Berkeley, California, during the summer of 1987 by guitarist Lint (who would become better known under his government name, Tim Armstrong), bassist Matt Freeman, drummer Dave Mello, and […]
   • “Excuse me, Mr. Prince!” No sooner had the officer called him by his government name than Pistol G had drawn his pistol. Eight words made him stop. “Mr. Rosalini would like to speak with you.” Prince couldn't believe what he'd just heard.

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