Act on behalf of

phrase

To do something for someone else, especially when they are unable to do it themselves.

I am acting on behalf of my client in this deal.
Visual representation of "act on behalf of" - To do something for someone else, especially when they are unable to do it themselves.

Often appears as...

  • acting on behalf of my client
  • acting on behalf of our company
phrase

To represent and act for someone in a particular matter, often legally.

The lawyer is acting on behalf of his client in court.
Visual representation of "act on behalf of" - To represent and act for someone in a particular matter, often legally.

Often appears as...

  • a solicitor acting on behalf of the plaintiff
  • acting on behalf of the applicant

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

phrase

To do something for someone else, especially when they are unable to do it themselves.

I am acting on behalf of my client in this deal.
Visual representation of "act on behalf of" - To do something for someone else, especially when they are unable to do it themselves.

Often appears as...

  • acting on behalf of my client
  • acting on behalf of our company
phrase

To represent and act for someone in a particular matter, often legally.

The lawyer is acting on behalf of his client in court.
Visual representation of "act on behalf of" - To represent and act for someone in a particular matter, often legally.

Often appears as...

  • a solicitor acting on behalf of the plaintiff
  • acting on behalf of the applicant

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "act on behalf of"
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Assistance context

Often used when someone helps another who can't manage by themselves due to absence, illness, or lack.

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She's acting on behalf of her sick mother, paying her bills.
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Social commitment

Conveys that the person has been entrusted to fulfill a role or duty for someone else.

Illustration for Social commitment
The ambassador is acting on behalf of his country.
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Authority transfer

Indicates that someone has given their authority or decision-making power to another person.

Illustration for Authority transfer
As VP, I'm acting on behalf of the president today.
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Assistance context

Often used when someone helps another who can't manage by themselves due to absence, illness, or lack.

Illustration for Assistance context
She's acting on behalf of her sick mother, paying her bills.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social commitment

Conveys that the person has been entrusted to fulfill a role or duty for someone else.

Illustration for Social commitment
The ambassador is acting on behalf of his country.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Authority transfer

Indicates that someone has given their authority or decision-making power to another person.

Illustration for Authority transfer
As VP, I'm acting on behalf of the president today.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Assistance context

Often used when someone helps another who can't manage by themselves due to absence, illness, or lack.

Illustration for Assistance context
She's acting on behalf of her sick mother, paying her bills.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social commitment

Conveys that the person has been entrusted to fulfill a role or duty for someone else.

Illustration for Social commitment
The ambassador is acting on behalf of his country.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Authority transfer

Indicates that someone has given their authority or decision-making power to another person.

Illustration for Authority transfer
As VP, I'm acting on behalf of the president today.
Visual representation of the word "Act on behalf of"

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