behalf
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Britannica Dictionary definition of BEHALF
on behalf of someone
or on someone's behalf
1
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as a representative of someone
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The teacher accepted the award on behalf of the whole class.
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She's been elected to go before the town council on behalf of the county's farmers.
2
or US
in behalf of someone
or
in someone's behalf
:
for the benefit of someone
:
in support of someone
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She spoke in behalf of the other candidate.
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They're willing to do anything on their child's behalf.
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He argued before the court on her behalf.
3
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because of someone
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Don't get up on my behalf.
