A traditional rule holds that in behalf of and on behalf of have distinct meanings. Accordingly, you should use in behalf of to mean “for the benefit of,” as in We raised money in behalf of the earthquake victims. And you should use on behalf of to mean “as the agent of, on the part of,” as in The guardian signed the contract on behalf of the child. But as the two meanings are quite close, the phrases are often used interchangeably, even by reputable writers.
I just found it interesting.
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i love grammar stuff. so many rules.
Hm!
On behalf of David and myself, we thank you.
Good clarification. I was made fun of once because I was reading a grammar book during leisure reading time. The two other teachers I was with wouldn't let me live it down.
It's interesting to me too.
This is a very good point!
I love this kind of stuff.
"On Behalf of my whole family, we thank you"
I love you and your blog linda! Please come stay with us soon, we would love it! You can have Brielle's big girl room!
i feel smarter already!
LINDA!
I am reading through your blog this summer to get an update on your life, it's so exiting! :) I really want to keep in touch better, I have been so bad at replying and writing, I'm so sorry. I love you an miss you tons! //Lena
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