at (someone's) behest



at (someone's) behest

Done according to the whims or commands of someone else. Everything is done at our children's behest; it's like they're the bosses of the family! I'm presenting you this subpoena at the behest of the civil court.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lilavati-Indian, Hindi (Rare)
Waleriavah-LER-yahPolish
Arienne-English (Rare)
CĂTĂLin-Romanian
CyrylTSI-rilPolish
Ruby['ru:bi]