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Behalf

/bɪˈhɑːf/
Something done or said for someone else's interest or benefit, often acting as a representative.

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Examples:

"And I am going to challenge him on your behalf."

Mr. Cowperwood, on his own behalf, will testify another.

Could not persuade him then, in behalf of somebody else.'

Etymology:

etymology
The word behalf originates from Middle English behalfe, derived from Old English be (by) and healf (side), indicating acting in support of someone.

Usage Statistics:

14 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
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