on behalf of
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- 1 on behalf of、in the name of
- 2 in the name of、under the name of、as
This expression presents an action as being carried out under someone’s or something’s name—on their behalf, under their registered identity, or in support of an idea.
on behalf of、in the name of
Marks the person or organization whose interests or authority someone officially represents.
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ในนามของบริษัท nay naam khɔ̌ɔŋ bɔɔrisàt on behalf of the company ในนามของบริษัท details
in the name of、under the name of、as
Identifies the person or organization under whose registered or stated identity a transaction or official action is made.
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ซื้อรถในนามบริษัท sʉ́ʉ rót nay naam bɔɔrisàt buy a car in the company’s name ซื้อรถในนามบริษัท details
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บริจาคในนามครอบครัว bɔɔrícàak nay naam khrɔ̂ɔpkhrua make a donation in the family’s name บริจาคในนามครอบครัว details
Learning notes
Explanation
ในนาม is built from ใน and นาม (“name”). Its core image is acting while carrying a person’s, organization’s, or idea’s name. A common pattern is ในนามของ followed by a person, organization, or ideal. ของ is sometimes omitted, as in ในนามบริษัท. The intended meaning depends on the action. In a speech or award ceremony, ในนามบริษัท usually means “on behalf of the company.” In a purchase or contract, it usually means “in the company’s name.”
Usage
It is common in formal greetings, award ceremonies, and official statements when someone represents a group. It also appears in administrative and financial contexts such as contracts, purchases, registrations, and donations. With an abstract ideal, it is often found in speeches, news, songs, literature, and critical discussion.
Caution
Do not use ในนาม simply to state your name; use ชื่อ for that. For ordinary substitution, such as doing a task because someone is absent, แทน is usually more natural. ในนาม implies representation, an official identity, or a recognized capacity.
Differences from similar words
1 on behalf of synonyms
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แทน broadly means “instead of” or “in place of” and can describe simple substitution. ในนาม specifically suggests acting as a representative of a person or organization.