in behalf of
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary be·half n. Pronunciation: bi- ' haf, - ' häf, bē- Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from by + half half, side Date: 14th century : INTEREST , BENEFIT also : SUPPORT , DEFENSE –on behalf of or in behalf of : in the interest of also : as a representative of usage A body of opinion favors in with the “interest, benefit” sense of behalf and on with the “support, defense” sense. This distinction has been observed by some writers but overall has never had a sound basis in actual usage. In current British use, on behalf ( of ) has replaced in behalf ( of ); both are still used in American English, but the distinction is frequently not observed.