in behalf of
In support of
In behalf of means for the benefit or advantage of someone: The charity works in behalf of homeless veterans.
It emphasizes acting in someone's interest rather than as their representative.
Compare on behalf of, which more often means as a representative or agent: The lawyer spoke on behalf of her client.
In practice, the two phrases overlap considerably, and many speakers use them interchangeably.
Authorized substitute
- agentOne who acts independently
- delegateEntrust authority to another
- representativeOne who acts for another
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
ambassador · envoy · emissary · intermediary · liaison · negotiator · diplomat · attorney
Support given freely
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- backingAid or sponsorship
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
furtherance · encouragement · bolstering · reinforcement · facilitation · promotion · upholding · fostering
Those with investment in outcome
- constituentsParts of a whole
- clientsThose receiving professional services
- membersPeople in an organization
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
donors · sponsors · partners · allies · supporters · dependents · wards · heirs
Vigorously supporting a cause
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- petitioningFormally requesting action
- pleadingUrgent heartfelt request
- arguingVerbal conflict between parties
defending · promoting · endorsing · campaigning · fighting for · standing up for · advancing · espousing
proxy
Authorized substitute
- agentOne who acts independently
- delegateEntrust authority to another
- representativeOne who acts for another
spokesperson · ambassador · envoy · emissary · intermediary · liaison · negotiator · diplomat · attorney · advocate
aid
Support given freely
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- backingAid or sponsorship
- endorsementFormal expression of support
sponsorship · furtherance · encouragement · bolstering · reinforcement · facilitation · promotion · upholding · fostering · strengthening
stakeholders
Those with investment in outcome
- constituentsParts of a whole
- clientsThose receiving professional services
- membersPeople in an organization
patrons · donors · sponsors · partners · allies · supporters · dependents · wards · heirs · recipients
championing
Vigorously supporting a cause
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- petitioningFormally requesting action
- pleadingUrgent heartfelt request
arguing · defending · promoting · endorsing · campaigning · fighting for · standing up for · advancing · espousing · upholding