be‧half S3 W3 AC /bɪˈhɑːf $ bɪˈhæf/
noun[
Date: 1300-1400;
Origin: by half 'on (someone's) side']
on behalf of somebody (
also in behalf of somebody American English)
a) instead of someone, or as their representative:
She asked the doctor to speak to her parents on her behalf. On behalf of everyone here, may I wish you a very happy retirement. b) because of or for someone:
Oh, don’t go to any trouble on my behalf. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲