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
Raijinṙah-ee-jeen (Japanese)Far Eastern Mythology
CristÓVÃO-Portuguese
Alphonseal-FAWNSFrench
Modeste-French
PhilFILEnglish
Gwenith-Welsh