Meaning of the word "in aid of" in English

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in aid of

US /ɪn eɪd ʌv/
UK /ɪn eɪd ʌv/
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Phrase

1.

in order to help a charity or other organization

Example:
They organized a concert in aid of the local hospital.
The marathon was run in aid of cancer research.
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