In behalf of somebody
prepositional phrase
To support or represent someone or something.
The lawyer spoke in behalf of his client.
Often appears as...
- speak in behalf
- act in behalf
Usage tips
Formal
prepositional phrase
For the benefit of someone or something.
The fundraiser was held in behalf of the charity.
Often appears as...
- fundraise in behalf
- work in behalf
Usage tips
Formal
prepositional phrase
To support or represent someone or something.
The lawyer spoke in behalf of his client.
Often appears as...
- speak in behalf
- act in behalf
Usage tips
Formal
prepositional phrase
For the benefit of someone or something.
The fundraiser was held in behalf of the charity.
Often appears as...
- fundraise in behalf
- work in behalf
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal situations where someone officially supports or represents another person.
In the hearing, the attorney spoke in behalf of the defendant.
Pro Tip 2/3Advocacy Usage
Commonly used by advocates or activists fighting for a cause or a group.
She campaigned in behalf of women's rights.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Speaking
Used when someone speaks for another who is not present or able to speak.
He spoke in behalf of his sick colleague at the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal situations where someone officially supports or represents another person.
In the hearing, the attorney spoke in behalf of the defendant.
Pro Tip 2/3Advocacy Usage
Commonly used by advocates or activists fighting for a cause or a group.
She campaigned in behalf of women's rights.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Speaking
Used when someone speaks for another who is not present or able to speak.
He spoke in behalf of his sick colleague at the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal situations where someone officially supports or represents another person.
In the hearing, the attorney spoke in behalf of the defendant.
Pro Tip 2/3Advocacy Usage
Commonly used by advocates or activists fighting for a cause or a group.
She campaigned in behalf of women's rights.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Speaking
Used when someone speaks for another who is not present or able to speak.
He spoke in behalf of his sick colleague at the conference.
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