behalf.
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.
Meaning & usage
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.
She appeared on behalf of the U.N. Secretary General at a conference held in behalf of the world's children.
One's role or rightful place; stead or authority.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English bihalve (“nearby”), from Old English bī healfe (“by [his/her] side”), from bī (“by”) + healfe (“side, half”), equivalent to be- + half.
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