behalf

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noun

1. as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of") (Freq. 4)
- the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child
- this letter is written on behalf of my client
• Hypernyms:
stead, position, place, lieu
2. for someone's benefit (usually expressed as 'in behalf' rather than 'on behalf' and usually with a possessive) (Freq. 2)
- in your behalf
- campaigning in his own behalf
- spoke a good word in his friend's behalf
• Hypernyms:
sake, interest