Definitions for behalf
bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑfbe·half

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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

How to pronounce behalf?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say behalf in sign language?

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

Examples of behalf in a Sentence

1. Shakti Gawain:

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

2. Sipho P Nkosi:

   He who speaks on behalf of people he leads, is a great leader.

3. Lyle Mitchell attorney:

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

4. Mahinda Rajapaksa:

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

5. David Mathieson:

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

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