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.
Examples of behalf in a Sentence
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2024
The union filed a grievance against the Transit Authority in May on behalf of three other bus-maintenance supervisors, arguing that management at the Grand Ave.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 July 2024
The main event of the convention is the nomination of the presidential ticket on behalf of the party.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 July 2024
The lawsuit was filed Friday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on behalf of Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron and Vince Holden and was reviewed by The Times.
—Asia Moore, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
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“Behalf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behalf. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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