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be·half Listen to audio/bɪˈhæf, Brit bɪˈhɑ:f/ noun

Meaning:

on behalf of someone or on someone's behalf
1 : as a representative of someone
The teacher accepted the award on behalf of the whole class. She's been elected to go before the town council on behalf of the county's farmers.
2 or US in behalf of someone or in someone's behalf : for the benefit of someone : in support of someone
She spoke in behalf of the other candidate. They're willing to do anything on their child's behalf. He argued before the court on her behalf.
3 : because of someone
Don't get up on my behalf.

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