good faith

Definitions

Good, honest intentions.

uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“He made a mistake⟳, but acted in good faith.”

“Although this behavior may look⟳ suspicious, we should assume⟳ good faith.”

“"This is further proof that ASLEF is willing to negotiate⟳ in good faith and modernise our railway. And further proof that the failure of negotiations with the TOCs in England is the responsibility of Transport⟳ Secretary Mark⟳ Harper, the Department for Transport⟳, and the Rail Delivery Group. That has been laid bare for all to see⟳."”

““Sam didn’t defraud anyone. Sam didn’t intend⟳ to defraud anyone. Sam acted in good faith,” the defense lawyer Mark⟳ Cohen said. “There was no theft.””

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