behalf
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.
Example
“She appeared on behalf of the U.N. Secretary General at a conference held in behalf of the world's children.”
Other meanings
One's role or rightful place; stead or authority.
Related words
- behalfism
- on behalf of
- in behalf of
Word history
From Old English "bī healfe" (by [his/her] side).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “behalf” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.