Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-behalf-of
Prepositional Phrase
/ɒn bɪˈhɑːf əv/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that someone is acting or speaking in place of another person or group.
Examples
- She spoke on behalf of the committee at the meeting.
- The lawyer filed the documents on behalf of his client.
Meaning
The expression ‘on behalf of’ signifies that one is representing someone else, doing something for them, or speaking for them with their permission.
Synonyms
- for
- in the interest of
- representing
