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behalf

be·half

behalf

 
 
pronunciation:
b haef [or] bih haef
part of speech: noun
definition 1: support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of").
They raised money on behalf of the poor.
definition 2: representing someone who is not present (used with "on" and followed by "of").
Mr. Kelly greeted the new workers on behalf of the owner.