in behalf of

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in behalf of someone and in someone's behalf; on behalf of someone; on someone's behalf; in someone's name

[doing something] as someone's agent; [doing something] in place of someone; for the benefit of someone. I'm writing in behalf of Mr. Smith, who has applied for a job with your company. I'm calling on behalf of my client, who wishes to complain about your actions. I'm calling in her behalf. I'm acting on your behalf.

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It has been a mine of wealth to me, Georges, in behalf of that dear child. Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context Thus the superiority of the counsellor, which often renders counsel unpalatable, is kept out of view, and the lesson comes with the greater acceptance when the reader is led, unconsciously to himself, to have his sympathies enlisted in behalf of what is pure, honorable, and praiseworthy, and to have his indignation excited against what is low, ignoble, and unworthy. Fables by Aesop View in context Fagin and his young friend had not met, since she had interfered in behalf of Oliver. Oliver Twist Or The Parish Boy's Progress by Dickens, Charles View in context More results

? References in classic literature

It has been a mine of wealth to me, Georges, in behalf of that dear child.

Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context

Thus the superiority of the counsellor, which often renders counsel unpalatable, is kept out of view, and the lesson comes with the greater acceptance when the reader is led, unconsciously to himself, to have his sympathies enlisted in behalf of what is pure, honorable, and praiseworthy, and to have his indignation excited against what is low, ignoble, and unworthy.

Fables by Aesop View in context

Fagin and his young friend had not met, since she had interfered in behalf of Oliver.

Oliver Twist Or The Parish Boy's Progress by Dickens, Charles View in context

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