Antonyms for behalf
bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑfbe·half

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1. behalf

   Synonyms:
   side, interest, advantage, aid, bestead

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1. • Sake

Princeton's WordNet

1. behalfnoun

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

   "the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child"; "this letter is written on behalf of my client";

2. behalfnoun

   for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)

   "in your behalf"; "campaigning in his own behalf"; "spoke a good word in his friend's behalf"

How to use behalf in a sentence?

1. Donald Bensing:

   The only thing I have to say on Justin’s behalf is that any charges of cannibalism are not correct.

2. Aaron Stein:

   This is a monumental failure on behalf of the United States.

3. Rebecca Dixon:

   It was a complete shock, there’s a sense of injustice, there’s a sense of anger on behalf of my parents who do feel violated and betrayed.

4. Jorge Iván Ospina:

   Mr. President, the tax reform is dead. We don't want it to cause more deaths. Please, withdraw it, I am asking Ombudsman Carlos Camargo for this on behalf of the people of Cali, i want to invite the whole Cali public to specifically reflect on the importance and value of life.

5. James L. Mathews:

   It's not the rules and regulations you follow carefully that will win you favor with God but rather offering your life to Him in complete faith that His Son, Jesus Christ, conquered sin and death on your behalf and for your salvation.

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