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Meaning of the word "on somebody's behalf" in English

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on somebody's behalf

US /ɑːn ˈsʌmbədiz bɪˈhæf/
UK /ɑːn ˈsʌmbədiz bɪˈhæf/
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Phrase

1.

as a representative of someone else

Example:
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She accepted the award on her father's behalf.
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I'm calling on behalf of my client.
Synonym:
forin the name ofrepresentingas a representative ofon account of
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Related Word:
behalfsomebodyget/ have somebody over a barrel