On Behalf Of Meaning In English
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On behalf of meaning in english. See by1 healf side half. On the part of. As the representative of someone else. On behalf of british english.
Middle english from old english be healfe by his side. Behalf in british english. If you do something on someone s behalf you do it for that person as their representative. In the interest of.
See half usage note. The distinction is that on behalf of someone means for someone s benefit or representing someone while on the part of someone can be roughly paraphrased as by someone. I d like to say on behalf of the whole group that we wish you well in your new job. In lieu of someone.
He spoke on behalf of his colleagues. Interest part benefit or respect only in the phrases on someone s behalf on or us and canadian in behalf of in this or that behalf usage on behalf of is sometimes wrongly used where on the part of is intended. əv preposition if you do something on behalf of someone you do it for that person. On behalf of someone also on someone s behalf done for another person s benefit or support or because you are representing the interests of that person.
She made an emotional public appeal on her son s behalf. In the interest or for the benefit of someone else. The boss isn t here at the moment but i d be happy to sign for the package on behalf of her. On behalf of someone 1.
In lieu of someone. On behalf of someone 1. As the agent of. Look it up now.
A traditional rule holds that in behalf of and on behalf of have distinct meanings. The boss isn t here at the moment but i d be happy to sign for the package on behalf of her.