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good faith

noun

  1. accordance with standards of honesty, trust, sincerity, etc. (usually preceded by in ):

    If you act in good faith, he'll have no reason to question your motives.



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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of good faith1

First recorded in 1890–95
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Idioms and Phrases

see under in bad faith .
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Example Sentences

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As adjectives go, “Orwellian†tends to be prematurely invoked — and hyperbolically, if often in good faith.

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The special envoy for hostages, Adam Boehler's work was a "good faith effort to do what's right for the American people", she added.

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Nevertheless, Zelenskyy has also said that he is open to a ceasefire and peace talks, as long as all the parties involved are acting in good faith.

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Instead of discussing these facts in good faith, Trump and Vance tag teamed each other for the cameras, hurling outrageous insults at Zelenskyy based on deliberate disinformation.

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The union needs to “walk the walk and actually bargain in good faith.â€

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