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On Behalf of vs. in Behalf of: Usage Guide
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.
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However, Earle shut down negativity towards the football player while confirming their split in an emotional TikTok video made on both of their behalves on December 13, 2025.
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Glamour, 14 Dec. 2025
The full Barnwood build-out will come in phases, comprising 1,050 total housing units, Bailey Engineers stated in its report on behalf of the applicants.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025
Machado has been living in hiding in her own country for nearly a year and was seen in public for the first time this past week in Oslo, where her daughter accepted her peace prize on her behalf.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2025
Entertainment Weekly reached out to Powell's lawyer, Arziki Adamu, who sent the following statement on behalf of their client.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Dec. 2025
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Glamour, 14 Dec. 2025
The full Barnwood build-out will come in phases, comprising 1,050 total housing units, Bailey Engineers stated in its report on behalf of the applicants.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025
Machado has been living in hiding in her own country for nearly a year and was seen in public for the first time this past week in Oslo, where her daughter accepted her peace prize on her behalf.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2025
Entertainment Weekly reached out to Powell's lawyer, Arziki Adamu, who sent the following statement on behalf of their client.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Behalf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behalf. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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