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What does on behalf of mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word on behalf of? Here's what it means.

Preposition
  1. Speaking or acting for.
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On 12 February 1912 an edict of abdication was issued on behalf of the child Emperor.
We act on behalf of very high-profile clients who would, I consider, find a lap-dancing club deeply objectionable and offensive.
A Dublin-based firm of solicitors are acting on behalf of the parents of over 100 children with autism.
When able-bodied people go about seeking changes on behalf of the disabled, these never get done.
Ian addressed the assembly on behalf of the students, speaking warmly and wittily of his time in the school.
The liquidator was entitled to claim the funds in the joint account on behalf of MG's creditors.

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