good faith
The term "good faith" is commonly used in legal and ethical contexts to denote sincere, honest, and fair intentions in actions and interactions.
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Definition
B2General
(formal)Acting with genuine and honest intentions, without any intent to deceive.
Example
- She signed the contract in good faith, believing all the terms were fair.
C1Law
(technical)Conducting oneself with honesty and sincerity, ensuring fairness and openness in legal dealings.
Example
- The court ruled that the company had not acted in good faith during the negotiations.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "good faith":
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