IN RIGHT OF

[Lobo]

I do not quite undestand "in right of"

The example I have is:

She - in right of her father who was a German, assumed to be metaphysical - now declared that when the moon shon with a light so intense it indicated a special spiritual activity.

[HamburgEnglish]

"in right of" means "to have the right of representation"

Kind regards,
Rob

www.hamburg-english.de

[Wanderer]

Do you mean it has the same meaning as on behalf of?
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[HamburgEnglish]

A similar meaning... As I understand it ...

"in right of" means "to have the LEGAL right of representation of a person (a son/daughter representing their mother/father), state, country ...etc", normally to identify themselves in a law environment/legal situation. "in right of" is normally a permanent right through for instance inheritance, royalty ...etc

"On behalf of" is a temporary term, and can be used for instance .. in business communications, to protect an employee against personal retribution, when they make statements (on behalf of their company) as part of their job. e.g. for and on behalf of ABC Limited. Or when someone is not available and another stands-in for them and answers/makes a statement in their absence ..... etc

Maybe there is a lawyer here, who can refine my explanation, but I think it is about correct.

Rob
www.hamburg-english.eu