Synonyms:
behalf
Meaning: 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";
Synonyms:
behalf
Meaning: for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive); "in your behalf"; "campaigning in his own behalf"; "spoke a good word in his friend's behalf"
Usage examples
"Write to James on her behalf!
"In this cup, which I drink on behalf of the nation, I pledge you, my people."
Fight vigorously against the wolves, but on behalf of the sheep, not against the sheep.
Dr. Crofts was already in treaty on their behalf for a small furnished house at Guestwick.
"She was kind enough to interest herself in behalf of one of my people, the little darky, Estralla.
"Of course, you will begin to say for this gentleman what you already said on the behalf of the other."
"Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?
A schoolmaster earns a living by teaching, but he does not feel that he is fighting only for himself; he is a crusader on behalf of education.
And since he is my friend, I too was distressed on his behalf, and badgered my poor wits until they chanced upon an idea which led us to the light."
Gurgurk spoke at length, expressing himself as delighted, on behalf of his royal master, at hearing such high praise from so distinguished a soldier.