behalf

Meanings

• preposition, noun, verb

  Acting on behalf of or representing someone else; interceding or advocating for someone or something.

  - "He acted as the representative on behalf of his company."
  - "I will be your advocate on behalf of your interests."
  - "The lawyer argued eloquently on behalf of his client."

• preposition, adverb

  In the place of or instead of someone else; by means of or through someone else.

  - "The teacher allowed students to take the test on behalf of their absent classmates."
  - "He paid the fine on behalf of his friend."
  - "The assistant manager made decisions on behalf of the manager."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with behalf
half , calf , palf , alf

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Variants

List of all variants of behalf that leads to same result
behalf , behalves , in behalf of , on behalf of , in behalf of someone , in someone's behalf , on behalf of someone , on someone's behalf

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

behalfs, behaved, behaving, behaves

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English behalfe, from be- 'by' + half 'half'. The term was used to refer to a share or part, and later came to mean 'on behalf of' or 'in the place of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'behalf' has been used in various legal contexts since the Middle Ages.

2. In the context of real estate, a 'behalf of' clause is used to authorize someone to sign documents on behalf of another party.

3. The phrase 'on someone's behalf' can also be used to mean 'in someone's interest' or 'for someone's benefit'.

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Related Concepts

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1. proxy: A person or thing that represents or stands in the place of another. In the context of computer networks, a proxy server is a computer system that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients, typically to provide filtering or caching services.

2. agent: A person or organization that carries out an action on behalf of another. In the context of law, an agent is someone who is authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity.

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Culture

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In literature, 'behalf' has been used extensively to indicate representation, advocacy, or agency. For instance, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius says, 'I'll engage him in a secret conference, and so put a temptation in his way, which he cannot pass.' In this context, Polonius is planning to act on behalf of the king and queen to test Hamlet's loyalty. In music, the term 'behalf' can be found in various song titles, such as 'On Behalf of the Dead' by Opeth and 'Behalf of the Devil' by Black Sabbath.

How to Memorize "behalf"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing in the place of another or advocating on their behalf. Visualize the concept of representation and agency.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'behalf' with 'representation', 'advocacy', and 'agency'. Think of someone acting on your behalf or in your place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Bring Everyone Home Actively' to remember the meaning of 'behalf'.

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