HyperDic: behalf

English > 2 senses of the word *behalf*:
NOUN	act	behalf	as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of"rather than "in behalf of")
NOUN	attribute	behalf	for someone's benefit (usually expressed as 'in behalf' rather than 'on behalf' and usually with a possessive)

behalf > pronunciation
Sounds	bihhhae'f
Rhymes	allograph ... telegraph: 34 rhymes with aef...

English > *behalf*: 2 senses > noun 1, act
Meaning	As the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of"rather than "in behalf of").
Examples	"the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child" "this letter is written on behalf of my client"
Broader	stead, position, place, lieu	The post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
Spanish	representación

English > *behalf*: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaning	For someone's benefit (usually expressed as 'in behalf' rather than 'on behalf' and usually with a possessive).
Examples	"in your behalf" "campaigning in his own behalf" "spoke a good word in his friend's behalf"
Broader	sake, interest	A reason for wanting something done
Spanish	nombre

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