On behalf of somebody
preposition
Representing or acting for someone.
The lawyer spoke on behalf of his client.
Often appears as...
- speak on behalf of
- acting on behalf of
preposition
In the interest of, for the advantage of someone.
She negotiated a deal on behalf of her company.
Often appears as...
- negotiate on behalf of
- fight on behalf of
preposition
Representing or acting for someone.
The lawyer spoke on behalf of his client.
Often appears as...
- speak on behalf of
- acting on behalf of
preposition
In the interest of, for the advantage of someone.
She negotiated a deal on behalf of her company.
Often appears as...
- negotiate on behalf of
- fight on behalf of
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Substitute Speaker
Use 'on behalf of somebody' when someone speaks for another who can't speak themselves at that moment.
I will present the award on behalf of the absent winner.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Given
Someone must give you the right to act on their behalf, it's not taken by default.
He signed the documents on behalf of his company, as authorized.
Pro Tip 3/3Responsibility Redirect
Actions taken 'on behalf of somebody' can transfer responsibility to that person.
She made the decision on behalf of her team, not personally.
Pro Tip 1/3Substitute Speaker
Use 'on behalf of somebody' when someone speaks for another who can't speak themselves at that moment.
I will present the award on behalf of the absent winner.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Given
Someone must give you the right to act on their behalf, it's not taken by default.
He signed the documents on behalf of his company, as authorized.
Pro Tip 3/3Responsibility Redirect
Actions taken 'on behalf of somebody' can transfer responsibility to that person.
She made the decision on behalf of her team, not personally.
Pro Tip 1/3Substitute Speaker
Use 'on behalf of somebody' when someone speaks for another who can't speak themselves at that moment.
I will present the award on behalf of the absent winner.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Given
Someone must give you the right to act on their behalf, it's not taken by default.
He signed the documents on behalf of his company, as authorized.
Pro Tip 3/3Responsibility Redirect
Actions taken 'on behalf of somebody' can transfer responsibility to that person.
She made the decision on behalf of her team, not personally.
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