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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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