Meaning & Definition of Behalf in English
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Behalf
/bɪhæf/
noun
1. As the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of")
- "The guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child"
- "This letter is written on behalf of my client"
synonym:
- behalf
2. For someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)
- "In your behalf"
- "Campaigning in his own behalf"
- "Spoke a good word in his friend's behalf"
synonym:
- behalf
Examples of using
My intervention on your behalf is the only reason you still have a job.
I'm calling you on behalf of Mr. Simon.
She is collecting on behalf of the blind.