Behalf ( noun , preposition )

(As a noun)

Behalf ( noun )

1. The interests or advantage of someone or something.
2. In place of another; as a representative.

Origin:

Middle english behalve, from old english behǣlf, genitive of behǣf need, advantage; akin to old english behēofian to benefit.

Examples:

1. He spoke on behalf of the company at the meeting.
2. She acted on behalf of her friend, who was unable to attend the meeting.
3. They voted on behalf of the absent members.
4. I"m doing this on behalf of all the people who"ve been affected by this issue.
5. He was appointed to act on behalf of the government.

(As a preposition)

Behalf ( preposition )

1. The interests or advantage of someone or something.
2. In place of another; as a representative.

Origin:

Middle english behalve, from old english behǣlf, genitive of behǣf need, advantage; akin to old english behēofian to benefit.

Examples:

1. He spoke on behalf of the company at the meeting.
2. She acted on behalf of her friend, who was unable to attend the meeting.
3. They voted on behalf of the absent members.
4. I"m doing this on behalf of all the people who"ve been affected by this issue.
5. He was appointed to act on behalf of the government.