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Cathyregar Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

On behalf of or in behalf of?

Hallo teacher,

Is there a different between "on behalf of" and "in behalf of" ?

What does it mean ; Please don't leave on my behalf..

Thanks in advance.

Cathy
  

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cathyregar Is there a different between "on behalf of" and "in behalf of" ? My advice is to only use "on behalf" even though "in behalf" is fairly common. com: USAGE NOTE A traditional rule holds that in behalf of and on behalf of have distinct meanings.

— MalRey

  • cathyregar Is there a different between "on behalf of" and "in behalf of" ?
  • My advice is to only use "on behalf" even though "in behalf" is fairly common.
  • com: USAGE NOTE A traditional rule holds that in behalf of and on behalf of have distinct meanings.
  • In behalf of means "for the benefit of," as in We raised money in behalf of the earthquake victims.
  • On behalf of means "as the agent of, on the part of," as in The guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child.
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cathyregarIs there a different between "on behalf of" and "in behalf of" ?
My advice is to only use "on behalf" even though "in behalf" is fairly common. Here is the usage note from answers.com:

USAGE NOTE A traditional rule holds that in behalf of and on behalf of have distinct meanings. In behalf of means "for the benefit of,"
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Malrey,

Thank you for your explanations..

Cathy
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