behalf

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A noun used primarily in the phrase 'on behalf of', referring to representation, support, or speaking for someone else.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das fast nur in der Wendung 'on behalf of' gebraucht wird und bedeutet, dass jemand im Namen, zur Vertretung oder zugunsten einer anderen Person handelt oder spricht.

1. Representation or support B2 formal

   Acting as a representative or in the interest of someone else.

   • He signed the contract on behalf of the company.
   • She spoke on behalf of the entire team.
   • I am writing on behalf of my colleague who is ill.

   🇩🇪Im Namen

   Synonyme: benefitinterestrepresentationsupportwelfare

2. In the interest of B2 formal

   For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.

   • The charity works on behalf of children in need.
   • He donated money on behalf of his late mother.
   • The lawyer argued on behalf of the defendant.

   🇩🇪Im Interesse

   Synonyme: advantagebenefitinterestsakewelfare

• behalves plural form
• behalves' possessive plural form
• behalf's possessive singular form