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• behalf — /bi haf , hahf /, n. 1. in or on behalf of, as a representative of or a proxy for: On behalf of my colleagues, I address you tonight. 2. in or on (someone s) behalf, in the interest or aid of (someone): He interceded in my behalf. [1400 50; late… …   Universalium

• behalf — noun (in phr. on (US also in) behalf of or on someone s behalf) 1》 in the interests of a person, group, or principle. 2》 as a representative of. Origin ME: from a mixture of the earlier phrs on his halve and bihalve him, both meaning on his side …   English new terms dictionary

• behalf — be•half [[t]bɪˈhæf, ˈhɑf[/t]] n. interest; support • in in Etymology: 1400–50; late ME; ME bihalve …   From formal English to slang

• behalf — ► NOUN (in phrase on (US also in) behalf of or on someone s behalf) 1) in the interests of a person, group, or principle. 2) as a representative of. ORIGIN from a mixture of the earlier phrases on his halve and bihalve him, both meaning «on his… …   English terms dictionary

• behalf — n. Phrases and idioms: on (US in) behalf of (or on a person s behalf) 1 in the interests of (a person, principle, etc.). 2 as representative of (acting on behalf of my client). Etymology: mixture of earlier phrases on his halve and bihalve him,… …   Useful english dictionary