in behalf ofFor the benefit of, in the interest of
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
in 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.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲