act for/on behalf of sb

act for/on behalf of sb
UK US act for/on behalf of sb/sth
Phrasal Verb with act({{}}/ækt/ verb [I]
LAW to represent a person, company, etc. in a court of law: »

There are few exceptions to the rule that a solicitor may not act for both seller and buyer.

to represent a person, company, etc. or deal with their business for them: »

The Council of Mortgage Lenders claims to act for 98% of lenders.

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She was authorized by the Commission to act on its behalf.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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  • act for/on behalf of — represent on a contractual or legal basis. → act …   English new terms dictionary

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  • act for behalf of sth — UK US act for/on behalf of sb/sth Phrasal Verb with act({{}}/ækt/ verb [I] ► LAW to represent a person, company, etc. in a court of law: »There are few exceptions to the rule that a solicitor may not act for both seller and buyer. ► to represent… …   Financial and business terms

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