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
Robertoro-BER-to (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Kanta-Indian, Hindi, Bengali
RosalÍA-Spanish, Galician
Saliha-Arabic
Dutton['dʌtn]
Octaviook-TAH-vyoSpanish