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on behalf of
[ɒn bɪˈhɑːf əv]
preposition phrase
em nome de
1.
as the representative of someone; acting for someone else's benefit or interest
I am speaking on behalf of the entire team.
Estou falando em nome de toda a equipe.
2.
to represent someone's interests or express their views
On behalf of the company, I would like to thank you for your support.
Em nome da empresa, gostaria de agradecer seu apoio.
3.
in the interest of someone; for someone's benefit
They fought on behalf of justice.
Eles lutaram em nome da justiça.
Synonyms
in the name of
as a representative of
for the sake of
acting for
on account of
Antonyms
against
contrary to
in opposition to
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
em nome de
Most common and widely used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
em nome de
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
em nome de
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
em nome de
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
in someone's behalf
act on behalf of
speak on behalf of
vote on behalf of
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