on behalf of

US /ɑːn bɪˈhæf ɑːv/
UK /ɑːn bɪˈhæf ɑːv/
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namens, ten behoeve van

as a representative of someone or something

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She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Ze nam de prijs namens haar team in ontvangst.
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I'm calling on behalf of Mr. Smith.
Ik bel namens meneer Smith.
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forin the name ofas a representative ofon account of
2.

ten behoeve van, voor

for the benefit or advantage of

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We are raising funds on behalf of the local charity.
We zamelen geld in ten behoeve van de lokale liefdadigheidsinstelling.
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He made a sacrifice on behalf of his family.
Hij bracht een offer ten behoeve van zijn familie.
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for the sake ofin the interest offor the good of
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behalfon somebody's behalf