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1. behalf(noun)

   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";

2. behalf(noun)

   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(1.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. behalf(Noun)

   Advantage; favor; stead; benefit; interest; profit; support; defense; vindication.

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Behalf(noun)

   advantage; favor; stead; benefit; interest; profit; support; defense; vindication

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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.]

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'behalf' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4590

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'behalf' in Nouns Frequency: #2483

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of behalf in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of behalf in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

1. Shakti Gawain:

   The universe will reward you for taking risks on its behalf.

2. Lyle Mitchell attorney:

   He's providing support, he's not planning to testify on her behalf.

3. Mahinda Rajapaksa:

   We think fresh. We are ready for a struggle and war on behalf of the country.

4. David Mathieson:

   We think there has been a mixed bag of achievements on behalf of the new government.

5. Sadiq Khan:

   On behalf of all Londoners, I am demanding more autonomy for the capital - right now.

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