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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 ofas a representative offor the sake ofacting foron account of
Antonyms
againstcontrary toin 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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