behalf
(noun) as the agent of or on someoneâs part (usually expressed as âon behalf ofâ rather than âin behalf ofâ); âthe guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor childâ; âthis letter is written on behalf of my clientâ
behalf
(noun) for someoneâs benefit (usually expressed as âin behalfâ rather than âon behalfâ and usually with a possessive); âin your behalfâ; âcampaigning in his own behalfâ; âspoke a good word in his friendâs behalfâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
behalf (plural behalves or behalfs)
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.
(when adopted by someone else) One's role or rightful place; stead or authority.
Source: Wiktionary
Be*half", n. Etym: [OE. on-behalve in the name of, bihalven by the side of, fr. AS. healf half, also side, part: akin to G. halb half, halber on account of. See Be-, and Half, n.]
Definition: Advantage; favor; stead; benefit; interest; profit; support; defense; vindication. In behalf of his mistress's beauty. Sir P. Sidney. Against whom he had contracted some prejudice in behalf of his nation. Clarendon. In behalf of, in the interest of.
– On behalf of, on account of; on the part of.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 January 2025
(noun) memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be âdancingâ after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. Thatâs how the first coffee drink was born.
