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Definitions for behalf
bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑfbe·half
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Princeton's WordNet
behalfnoun
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";
behalfnoun
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"
Wiktionary
behalfnoun
Advantage; favor; stead; benefit; interest; profit; support; defense; vindication.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Behalfnoun
Etymology: This word Stephen Skinner derives from half, and interprets it, for my half; as, for my part. It seems to me rather corrupted from behoof, profit; the pronunciation degenerating easily to behafe; which, in imitation of other words so sounded, was written, by those who knew not the etymology, behalf.
He was in confidence with those who designed the destruction of Strafford; against whom he had contracted some prejudice, in the behalf of his nation. Edward Hyde, b. viii.
Were but my heart as naked to thy view,
Marcus would see it bleed in his behalf. Joseph Addison, Cato.Never was any nation blessed with more frequent interpositions of divine providence in its behalf. Francis Atterbury.
He might, in his presence, defy all Arcadian knights, in the behalf of his mistress’s beauty. Philip Sidney.
Lest the fiend,
Or in behalf of man, or to invade
Vacant possession, some new trouble raise. Paradise Lost.Others believe, that, by the two Fortunes, were meant prosperity or affliction; and produce, in their behalf, an ancient monument. Joseph Addison, Remarks on Italy.
Wikipedia
Behalf
Behalf offers short-term financing with flexible repayment terms to U.S.-based small businesses, ranging between $300-$50,000. Behalf pays vendors directly, on behalf of the small business, for the purchase of goods or services. Behalf has headquarters in New York. Behalf was founded in 2011 by Benjy Feinberg, Shai Feinberg, and Jeremy Esekow. In July 2015, Behalf raised $119 million from Mission OG, Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital, Maverick Ventures, and Victory Park Capital.In January 2015, Behalf announced a partnership with MasterCard and Comdata. This partnership enables small business financing with almost any vendor that accepts MasterCard.As of February 2016, the Better Business Bureau rates Behalf as A+.
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behalf
Behalf is a noun referring to the interest or support of someone or something, often in representation or as a benefit. It typically refers to a situation where one person or entity is acting or speaking for another person or entity.
Webster Dictionary
Behalfnoun
advantage; favor; stead; benefit; interest; profit; support; defense; vindication
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Behalf
be-häf′, n. favour or benefit: cause: sake, account: part—only in phrases 'on,' 'in behalf of,' 'on his behalf.' [M. E. behalve—A.S. be healfe, by the side. See Half.]
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Rank popularity for the word 'behalf' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4590
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Rank popularity for the word 'behalf' in Nouns Frequency: #2483
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of behalf in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of behalf in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of behalf in a Sentence
A judge ordered the mayor's office to temporarily suspend the exhumation of the cadavers ... while he decides on an injunction we presented on behalf of the villagers, as we understand it, the exhumations have stopped.
Prime Minister Abe of Japan gave me the most beautiful copy of a letter that Prime Minister Abe of Japan sent to the people who give out a thing called the Nobel Peace Prize, donald Trump said' I have nominated you, respectfully, on behalf of Japan. I am asking them to give you the Nobel Peace Prize.
On behalf of the school board, I would like to say that we as a school are humbled by Gavin's service project and his ability to bring the community together for a great cause to honor our veterans. It also shows that we are in good hands with young people like Gavin.
Having somebody like Emmet sitting behind you makes you feel a lot better about life, i think I'm the last sitting White House staffer to go to Capitol Hill and correctly invoke executive privilege on behalf of the president.
Pray To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner confessed unworthy.
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