on+behalf+of
11behalf — n. in (AE), on smb. s behalf USAGE NOTE: Some purists maintain that in AE in smb. s behalf means for smb. s benefit , whereas on smb. s behalf means as smb. s representative . * * * [bɪ hɑːf] on smb. s behalf (USAGE NOTE: Some purists maintain… …
12behalf — be|half [ bı hæf ] noun ** on someone s behalf/on behalf of someone or in someone s behalf/in behalf of someone 1. ) instead of someone, or as a representative of someone: A lawyer issued a statement on behalf of the victim s family. 2. ) in… …
13behalf — A useful distinction exists between on behalf of and in behalf of The first means acting as a representative, as when a lawyer enters a plea on behalf of a client, and often denotes a formal relationship. In behalf of indicates a closer or… …
14behalf — [[t]bɪhɑ͟ːf, hæ̱f[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) PHRASE: PHR after v If you do something on someone s behalf, you do it for that person as their representative. The form in someone s behalf is also used, mainly in American English. She made an emotional public… …
15behalf — be|half [bıˈha:f US bıˈhæf] n [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: by half on (someone s) side ] on behalf of sb also in behalf of sb AmE a) instead of someone, or as their representative ▪ She asked the doctor to speak to her parents on her behalf. ▪ On… …
16behalf — noun on behalf of also in behalf of AmE a) instead of someone, or as their representative: On behalf of everyone here, may I wish you a very happy retirement. | The President can t be here today, so I m going to speak in his behalf. b) because of …
17behalf — See: IN BEHALF OF or ON BEHALF OF, IN ONE S BEHALF or ON ONE S BEHALF …
18behalf — See: IN BEHALF OF or ON BEHALF OF, IN ONE S BEHALF or ON ONE S BEHALF …
19behalf — noun Etymology: Middle English, from by + half half, side Date: 14th century interest, benefit; also support, defense < argued in his behalf > Usage: A body of opinion favors in with the “interest, benefit” sense of behalf and …
20behalf — /bi haf , hahf /, n. 1. in or on behalf of, as a representative of or a proxy for: On behalf of my colleagues, I address you tonight. 2. in or on (someone s) behalf, in the interest or aid of (someone): He interceded in my behalf. [1400 50; late… …
