behalves

/bɪˈhævz, -ˈhɑːvz, bɪˈhævzɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of behalf, in the phrase ‘for the benefit of all parties at one’s own expense, or for the benefit of several parties’

“He paid the bill at the restaurant at his own behalves.”

2. noun

plural of behalf, in the phrase ‘for the benefit of one party, especially at the expense of others’

“The company paid her salary at the government’s behalves.”

Synonyms

  • advantage
  • benefit

Antonyms

  • disadvantage
  • harm