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
Siavush-Persian
LÍLe-Irish
Ottiliaoot-TEE-lee-ahSwedish
Ryannrie-ANEnglish (Modern)
JannikeYAHN-ni-ke (Swedish)Norwegian, Swedish, Danish
Phillip['filip]