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| 1. | [ noun ] as the agent of or on someone's part; usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of" | |
| Examples: | : "the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child" "this letter is written on behalf of my client" |
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| Related terms: | stead | |
| 2. | [ noun ] for someone's benefit (usually expressed as "in behalf" rather than "on behalf" and usually with a possessive) | |
| Examples: | : "in your behalf" "campaigning in his own behalf" "spoke a good word in his friend's behalf" |
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| Related terms: | sake | |
| Similar spelling: |
beowulf Belva |
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