Definitions for Behalf
bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑfbe·half

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 4 votes

1. behalfnoun

   Advantage; favor; stead; benefit; interest; profit; support; defense; vindication.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Behalfnoun

   Etymology: This word Stephen Skinner derives from half, and interprets it, for my half; as, for my part. It seems to me rather corrupted from behoof, profit; the pronunciation degenerating easily to behafe; which, in imitation of other words so sounded, was written, by those who knew not the etymology, behalf.

   1. Favour; cause.

   He was in confidence with those who designed the destruction of Strafford; against whom he had contracted some prejudice, in the behalf of his nation. Edward Hyde, b. viii.

   Were but my heart as naked to thy view,
   Marcus would see it bleed in his behalf. Joseph Addison, Cato.

   Never was any nation blessed with more frequent interpositions of divine providence in its behalf. Francis Atterbury.

   2. Vindication; support.

   He might, in his presence, defy all Arcadian knights, in the behalf of his mistress’s beauty. Philip Sidney.

   Lest the fiend,
   Or in behalf of man, or to invade
   Vacant possession, some new trouble raise. Paradise Lost.

   Others believe, that, by the two Fortunes, were meant prosperity or affliction; and produce, in their behalf, an ancient monument. Joseph Addison, Remarks on Italy.

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1. Behalf

   Behalf offers short-term financing with flexible repayment terms to U.S.-based small businesses, ranging between $300-$50,000. Behalf pays vendors directly, on behalf of the small business, for the purchase of goods or services. Behalf has headquarters in New York. Behalf was founded in 2011 by Benjy Feinberg, Shai Feinberg, and Jeremy Esekow. In July 2015, Behalf raised $119 million from Mission OG, Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital, Maverick Ventures, and Victory Park Capital.In January 2015, Behalf announced a partnership with MasterCard and Comdata. This partnership enables small business financing with almost any vendor that accepts MasterCard.As of February 2016, the Better Business Bureau rates Behalf as A+.

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1. behalf

   Behalf is a noun referring to the interest or support of someone or something, often in representation or as a benefit. It typically refers to a situation where one person or entity is acting or speaking for another person or entity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Behalfnoun

   advantage; favor; stead; benefit; interest; profit; support; defense; vindication

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Behalf

   be-häf′, n. favour or benefit: cause: sake, account: part—only in phrases 'on,' 'in behalf of,' 'on his behalf.' [M. E. behalve—A.S. be healfe, by the side. See Half.]

Matched Categories

1. • Sake

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Behalf' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4590

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Behalf' in Nouns Frequency: #2483

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How to pronounce Behalf?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Behalf in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Behalf in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Behalf in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Behalf in a Sentence

1. John Boehner:

   It would be naïve to suggest the Iranian regime will not continue to use its nuclear program, and any economic relief, to further destabilize the region, in the weeks ahead, Republicans and Democrats in Congress will continue to press The Obama administration on the details of these parameters and the tough questions that remain unanswered. We will stand strong on behalf of the American people and everyone in the Middle East who values freedom, security, and peace.

2. James Comer:

   President Biden has a pattern of putting unions first and Americans last, first, he allowed a radical teachers union to dictate scientific guidance effectively keeping children locked out of their classrooms. Now, he’s granted ethics waivers to allow former union officials to wield government power on behalf of the union bosses. This is a conflict of interest, pure and simple. The Biden Administration must provide answers about these controversial appointments.

3. Former US President Bill Clinton:

   As an American, I have to say a special word of appreciation to the sitting Taoiseach for what he said in the United States on St. Patrick's Day on behalf of the Irish immigrants.

4. Hillary Clinton:

   No president would be a tougher negotiator on behalf of American workers, either with our trade partners or Republicans on Capitol Hill, than I would be.

5. Sean Buck:

   As members of our Naval Academy family, we will do all that we can to support Leonard, his father and the entire Michelle Cummings family during this unfathomable time, my wife, Joanne, and I, on behalf of all of us here in Annapolis, offer our deepest sympathies.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Behalf
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Behalf
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Behalf
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behalf
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Behalf
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Behalf
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Behalf