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    on behalf of

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  2. The meaning of BEHALF is interest, benefit; also : support, defense. How to use behalf in a sentence. On Behalf of vs. in Behalf Of: Usage Guide

  3. for the good of or because of: Please don't leave on my behalf. Fewer examples. The executive of the health workers ' union accepted the proposed pay increase on behalf of their members. He gave what amounted to an apology on behalf of his company. What a liberty, to refuse the invitation on your behalf, without even asking you!

  4. Behalf definition: as a representative of or a proxy for. See examples of BEHALF used in a sentence.

  5. In behalf, they argue, is used when the meaning is in the interest of someone else, but on behalf is used when speaking for someone. For example, a medical decision would be made in behalf of the patient, and you would speak on behalf of your family.

  6. for the good of or because of: Please don't leave on my behalf. Fewer examples. The executive of the health workers ' union accepted the proposed pay increase on behalf of their members. He gave what amounted to an apology on behalf of his company. What a liberty, to refuse the invitation on your behalf, without even asking you!

  7. Interest, part, benefit, or respect (only in the phrases on (someone's) behalf, on or US and.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  8. behalf - 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";