behalf UK /bɪˈhɑːf/US /bɪˈhæf/ noun2 •The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.She appeared on behalf of the U.N. Secretary General at a conference held in behalf of the world's children. •the position of acting or speaking for another person in their placeHe was not only my Representative who died on my behalf; He was my Substitute who died in my very stead. — 1994 formsbehalfs · behalves