behalf
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(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"; "this letter is written on behalf of my client" |
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Related Words: lieu, place, position, stead |
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(noun) for someone's advantage or benefit (usually expressed as "in behalf" rather than "on behalf" and usually with a possessive): "in your behalf"; "campaigning in his own behalf"; "spoke a good word in his friend's behalf" |
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Related Words: interest, sake |
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