behalf (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of")
examples the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child
this letter is written on behalf of my client
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Hypernym stead, position, place, lieu
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Hyponym stead, position, place, lieu

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