noun
behalf
bih-HAHF
noun
1
Used in phrases like "on behalf of" to mean acting or speaking for someone else, in their interest.
"She accepted the award on behalf of the whole team."
"He signed the contract on his client's behalf."
How to Use Behalf
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRepresenting or acting for someone else's interest.
Common pairings
on behalf of
in behalf of someone
Word Forms
behalves plural, behalfs plural
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Etymology
From Old English bī healfe, literally "by the side of" — the idea of standing at someone's side, representing them.