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Ask for help > IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN on behalf of and in the name of
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN on behalf of and in the name of
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amisos
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IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN on behalf of and in the name of
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Hello everybody.I have a question.Is there a difference between: � �on behalf of � � and � �in the name of � �? If there is so,what is it? Thank you |
11 May 2012
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pilarmham
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I �m only saying what I think I know: on behalf of means for, because of, for the benefit of , whereas in the name of sounds like you are speaking for someone else (it has religious overtones, doesn �t it?)
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11 May 2012
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ascincoquinas
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be�half [bih-haf, -hahf] Show IPA
Idioms
1.
in / on behalf of, as a representative of or a proxy for: On behalf of my colleagues, I address you tonight.
2.
in / on (someone �s) behalf, in the interest or aid of (someone): He interceded in my behalf.
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in the name of, a.
with appeal to: In the name of mercy, stop that screaming!
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by the authority of: Open, in the name of the law!
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on behalf of: to purchase something in the name of another.
d.
under the name or possession of: money deposited in the name of a son.
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under the designation or excuse of: murder in the name of justice
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11 May 2012
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Apodo
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Usage:
On behalf of my wife and myself I would like to thank you all.
(The husband is speaking for his wife also, saying what she would wish him to say for her)
I would never use in behalf of.
In the name of is not usually used in the same sense as on behalf of in modern English.
It can be used in a religious sense �In the name of Jesus �.
We say to a child being silly: � In the name of common sense, why can �t you behave yourself? �
To a scantily clad person: � In the name of decency, get properly dressed �
You can inquire about an insurance policy or bank account in the name of someone.
Others may have a different opinion. :-) |
11 May 2012
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amisos
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Thank you all for your help,this was the question actually:
� �In some laboratories in Sweden,cruel experiments on animals are being carried out______science. � �
A) in the name of B)on behalf of C)in case of D)on the part of E)on the strength of
Now I can understand why �in the name of � correct for this,but �on behalf of � not From ur comments I can deduce that on behalf of means �instead of � or something like |
12 May 2012
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