on behalf of

Idioms and Phrases

see in behalf of .

Example Sentences

The Johnson Amendment — named after sponsor Lyndon B. Johnson, who was a Democratic senator from Texas at the time — states that all nonprofit organizations are “absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for elective public office,” according to the Internal Revenue Service.

From Los Angeles Times

"On behalf of all doctors in Northern Ireland, I made it clear this was totally unacceptable," Dr Stout said.

From BBC

Despite the alleged promise, Grasso later submitted a written declaration on behalf of Colomey.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Stott says she loved living with six people from different countries “doing this work on behalf of all life on Earth, working together, figuring out how to deal with problems”.

From BBC

Olson sued on behalf of two gay couples, and Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that it was unconstitutional discrimination to deny them the right to marry.

From Los Angeles Times