"behalfism" meaning in All languages combined

See behalfism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From behalf + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|behalf|ism}} behalf + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} behalfism (uncountable)
  1. (rare) A policy of doing things on behalf of others. Tags: rare, uncountable
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