Definition of behalf

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  • behalf is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • behalf is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • behalf is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of behalf

  • as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of') (noun)

    Examples

    1. the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child
    2. this letter is written on behalf of my client
  • for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) (noun)

    Examples

    1. in your behalf
    2. campaigning in his own behalf
    3. spoke a good word in his friend's behalf

See definition of behalf in Merriam Webster