behalf
Nouns
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(n) 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
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(n) 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