Behalf (Noun)
Meaning 1
For someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive); "in your behalf"; "campaigning in his own behalf"; "spoke a good word in his friend's behalf".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She made the phone call in her sister's behalf to confirm the hotel reservation.
- The charity works in behalf of underprivileged children, providing them with access to education and healthcare.
- He spoke at the conference in his colleague's behalf as the colleague was unable to attend.
- The lawyer will argue the case in her client's behalf to reduce the sentence.
- The community came together to organize a benefit concert in his family's behalf after the devastating accident.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
As the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of'); "the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child"; "this letter is written on behalf of my client".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The lawyer spoke on behalf of his client during the trial to ensure their rights were protected.
- The charity group accepted the donation on behalf of the hospital to buy new equipment.
- I am writing this letter on behalf of my company to express our deepest gratitude.
- She acted on behalf of her boss, relaying the instructions to the team.
- The event organizers would like to thank all the sponsors on behalf of the performers for their generous support.