on (someone's) behalf



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on (someone's) behalf

For the benefit, interest, or support of someone; as an agent, representative, or in place of someone. Our lawyer will be telephoning the department tomorrow on our behalf to ensure our application goes through as planned. This decision is on your behalf, so don't act so ungrateful!
See also: behalf, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eutropioe-oo-TRO-pyoSpanish
Nkruma-Western African, Akan
FilibertFEE-lee-bert (German)German, Dutch, Ancient Germanic
Frida-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Ancient Germanic
Ludwikaluwt-VEE-kahPolish
Domingodo-MEENG-goSpanish