behalf (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)
examples in your behalf
campaigning in his own behalf
spoke a good word in his friend's behalf
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Hypernym sake, interest
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Hyponym sake, interest

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