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behalf
noun
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as ‘on behalf of’ rather than ‘in behalf of’)
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- B
- Ends with
- F
- Contains
- EHAL
- Scrabble score
- 14
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
bɪˈhæf
Meaning
Definitions
noun
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as ‘on behalf of’ rather than ‘in behalf of’)
“the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child”
noun
for someone's benefit (usually expressed as ‘in behalf’ rather than ‘on behalf’ and usually with a possessive)
“in your behalf”
In context
Example Sentences
the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child
this letter is written on behalf of my client
in your behalf
campaigning in his own behalf
spoke a good word in his friend's behalf