behalf

Noun
  1. As the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of') (synset 100722912)
    "the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child"; "this letter is written on behalf of my client"
    is a type of: lieu, place, position, stead - the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
  2. For someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) (synset 105150547)
    "in your behalf"; "campaigning in his own behalf"; "spoke a good word in his friend's behalf"
    is a type of: interest, sake - a reason for wanting something done

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