BEHALF, n. behaf. See Behoof.
1. Favor advantage convenience, profit support, defense, vindication. The advocate pleads in behalf of the prisoner. The patriot suffers in behalf of his country.
2. Part side noting substitution, or the act of taking the part of another as, the agent appeared in behalf of his constituents, and entered a claim.
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