Synonym: benefit, good, interest, welfare. Similar words: on behalf of, half, in half, halfway, behavior, behavioral, behind, whale. Meaning: [bɪ'hɑːf] n. 1. as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of") 2. for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive).
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121. Protests were made on their behalf but, as Henry Toch discovered, self-help was the only effective recourse.
122. The nearest attempt to a child's entitlement expressed by adults on their behalf lies in the United Nations Charter.
123. I played along, saying I was acting on behalf of Boot-in Inc.
124. Many of them usually earn their living by carrying out valuations on behalf of brewery companies.
125. The client of the teacher is society and the responsibility of the teacher is to act for and on behalf of society.
126. He called on United States President Bush to intervene on their behalf.
127. Sales agents acting on behalf of manufacturers, are vigilant in preventing retailers from selling at lower prices by threatening to cut future supplies.
128. They may help to negotiate with the fuel suppliers on your behalf where disputes arise.
129. He was eventually paroled in 1977, after intervention on his behalf by the National Council of Churches.
130. Doubtless his friends and family were working on his behalf and might well be involved with Peggy Say's campaign.
131. Meanwhile, the guardian ad litem appointed on behalf of the children was preparing her report.
132. The two parties may agree a price for the land or ask an agent to act on their behalf.
133. Internal auditors may also carry out special assignments on behalf of the management, looking at a wide range of business matters.
134. The Federal Court ended the battle by rejecting all arguments presented on his behalf.
135. Although the under-18s can not trade shares themselves, adults can buy stakes in collective investment funds on their behalf.
136. She can reassure the pregnant woman that she will have the ability and confidence to be an advocate on her own behalf.
137. The court struck down limits on expenditures by candidates themselves, or those made independently on behalf of candidates.
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138. As a result, Arnold had a stake in the deals he was negotiating on behalf of the district.
139. I had enough presence of mind left to feel sorry for him and was ready to intercede on his behalf.
140. The Churches have formed a coalition to speak on behalf of the thousands of homeless people in this country.
141. There is, of course, a powerful educational argument to be made on behalf of more time in school.
142. I can call on no congressman to worry on my behalf.
143. In recognition for her endeavours on behalf of women, she was granted a civil list pension of £75 a year in 1913.
144. A trader placed bets in the markets on behalf of Salomon Brothers.
145. In 1995, he testified on behalf of displaced owners in the vicinity of the new Bank One Ballpark.
146. The United States had refused, arguing that it could not negotiate on behalf of other sovereign states.
147. In London, the Home Office confirmed that it was processing applications for leave to remain on behalf of the three.
148. So Joe approached Cousin Eleanor in the hope that she would intercede in his behalf.
149. Donald's offer on behalf of the company to buy a round of drinks had been ambiguous and caused uncertainty among us.
150. The child's solicitor must serve and accept service of documents on the child's behalf where there is no guardian.
More similar words: on behalf of, half, in half, halfway, behavior, behavioral, behind, whale, hallway, shallow, malfunction, fall behind, rehabilitation, hallelujah, challenged, leave behind, behind schedule.