transcription, транскрипция: [ bi-ˈhaf, -ˈhäf, bē- ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from by + half half, side
Date: 14th century
: interest , benefit ; also : support , defense
argued in his behalf
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- on behalf of
Usage:
A body of opinion favors in with the “interest, benefit” sense of behalf and on with the “support, defense” sense. This distinction has been observed by some writers but overall has never had a sound basis in actual usage. In current British use, on behalf ( of ) has replaced in behalf ( of ); both are still used in American English, but the distinction is frequently not observed.