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How to pronounce behalf in English?

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Type Words
Type of lieu, place, position, stead


the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child.
this letter is written on behalf of my client.
Type Words
Type of interest, sake


in your behalf.
campaigning in his own behalf.
spoke a good word in his friend's behalf.

Examples of behalf

behalf
The French leader is going on behalf of the Group of 20 leading world economies.
From the sacbee.com
She said the strike force recovered $4 billion last year on behalf of taxpayers.
From the washingtontimes.com
The defense may call Vue's wife, Chia Vue, as a witness on her husband's behalf.
From the sacbee.com
Not simply who in Libyan intelligence may have issued them, but on whose behalf.
From the time.com
He asked the question on behalf of economics expert Lord Oakeshott who was away.
From the mirror.co.uk
If your employer invests into the pension on your behalf, make sure you sign up.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Sergeant Cooper said he accepted the award on behalf of all policemen and women.
From the canberratimes.com.au
Up until now, little of Rains'work on behalf of Bonds has been in the courtroom.
From the sfgate.com
The award was accepted on his behalf by journalist and filmmaker Annalisa Piras.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • 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";
  • Advantage; favor; stead; benefit; interest; profit; support; defense; vindication
  • In someone's good interest.