in behalf of

in behalf of or on behalf of  {prep.},  {formal}
1. In place of; as a representative of; for.
John accepted the championship award on behalf of the team.
2. As a help to; for the good of.
The minister worked hard all his life in behalf of the poor.
Compare: IN ONE'S BEHALF, IN ONE'S FAVOR.
Categories: formal preposition
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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