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behalf definition

be·half (bē haf′, -häf′; bi-)

noun

support, interest, side, etc. I speak in his behalf

Etymology: ME, in phrase on (mi) behalfe, on (my) side < OE be, by + healf, half, side

behalf Idioms

in behalf of

or on behalf of
in the interest of; for

on behalf of

speaking for; representing

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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behalf Synonyms

behalf

n.

interest, part, welfare, sake, side, benefit, advantage, place, account, service, stead, profit, concern, furtherance, recommendation, favor, encouragement, aid, help, assistance, representation, countenance, support.

Antonyms opposition*, derogation*, detraction.

on behalf of

in the interest of, for the benefit of, speaking for, as a representative of; see for, representing 2.


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behalf Usage Examples

Preposition: as

  • officer: You no longer need to have us acting on your behalf as nominee company officers and shareholders.

Adjective modifier

  • own: In fact, never give your money to someone else to invest on your own behalf.

Modifies a noun

  • ..: A medal decidedly messily plays a trader spanning the price to some jaw on behalf...

Noun used with modifier

  • buyer: Disbursements Services paid for by the Conveyancer on the buyers behalf such as stamp duty, land registry charges and search fees.

Possessives

  • donor: When the donor becomes mentally incapable, the attorney cannot just go ahead and act on the donor's behalf.

Preposition: in

  • way: Many regulators have begun to act on the consumer's behalf in this way.

Preposition: of

  • appellant: Category ( b ) Records It was conceded on behalf of the Appellant that the records at Grove Lodge were not in order.

Preposition: for

  • fee: We can arrange this on your behalf for a further fee.

Preposition: by

  • trustee: She wished to leave a substantial legacy to her nephew but felt that it would need to be administered on his behalf by trustees.
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