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You can also become a legal advocate by having a durable power of attorney for your mom, which gives you the authority to make certain legal and financial decisions on her behalf.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2026
Owono's club issued a statement on the goalkeeper's behalf on 4 November, in which he said he was experiencing "the most difficult days" of his life and felt "enormous pain" about De Miguel's death.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
She testified on his behalf, describing him as a devoted father.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
Personal AI assistants are being empowered to make purchases on behalf of cardholders, raising concerns about fraud, returns and legal risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
This was the thousandth such home they’d renovated on behalf of veterans in need.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing behalf
"My Favorite Chaperone," Vocabulary from the short story
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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