Prepositional phrase collocation indicating agency

To convey that someone is speaking or acting officially for another person or entity

Writing formal correspondence, signing documents legally, making public statements

Business/legal settings, speeches, letters, contracts, diplomatic communications

on behalf of

on behalf of

a noun phrase representing the person or entity being represented (e.g., the company, the team, the client)

• represent
• speak on behalf of
• act on behalf of
• accept on behalf of
• thank on behalf of

• in the name of (British English)
• representing (informal American usage – less formal)

Using ‘the’ before it ('on the behalf') or omitting it entirely ('in behalf'); confusing with informal US idiom 'in behalf' which is rare and non‑standard.

in the name of, as a representative for, acting in place of

American speakers sometimes mistakenly use ‘in behalf of’, but this form is archaic/incorrect outside U.S. legal contexts; British English prefers just ‘on behalf of’ without an article.

• representing
• acting for
• as a spokesperson for

Carries formal authority – implies official endorsement rather than personal opinion.

Adds gravitas and politeness to communication by showing responsibility on behalf of another party.

On behalf of company, I welcome you.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is acting or speaking for another person or entity, often in a formal or official capacity. It is commonly used in business, legal, and diplomatic contexts.

for → representing → officially on behalf of