Behalf

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)

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§1: as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as 'on behalf of' rather than 'in behalf of')
§2: for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)