behalf
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"

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"

Related terms: sake
Similar spelling:   beowulf
  Belva