What is the proper use of the word "behest"?

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From just hearing it, I think it is "On behest of [person's name], I announce..." Or maybe I just get it confused with "On behalf of..." How do I use this word? Thanks!
 
I called the office at the behest of my assistant.

He did it at his wife's behest.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/behest

http://www.wordnik.com/words/behest/examples
 
behest sentence examples

•behest of the Conservative government, was Britain's first privately financed public project.
•Lady Jane relinquished her crown to Mary at her father's behest on July 19, 1553.
•Having one of those strong wills which know no obstacles, he obeyed the behests of his genius and entered Bouchardon's studio.
•behest of the supervisory authority should only occur in extremis.
•behest of the state.
•behest of record companies.
•behest of some alien power.
•behest of the police visits the scene.
 
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