behalves
USbi-HAVZ/bɪˈhævz/UKbi-HAHVZ/bɪˈhɑːvz/
- 1Plural of behalf. Rare; on behalf of is normally used even for several people or groups.
Note
A plural that follows half rather than the regular pattern: the final f shifts to v before -es, as in halves and calves. In practice it is rare, because the noun lives almost entirely in the fixed phrase on behalf of, which stays singular even when many parties are represented. On behalf of three nations is the usual choice, and behalves can sound stiff or contrived.
behalves is a form of behalf
behalf, noun: The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of a person or thing. Full entry
- Spelling
- behalf → behalves: change f to v, add -es
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