good faith

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Translations 1.3.4 References

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[edit] Etymology

Translated from Latin bonā fide (“in good faith”), the ablative of bona fides (“good faith”)^[1], between 1890 and 1895.^[2]

[edit] Noun

good faith (uncountable)

1. Good, honest intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.

   He made a mistake, but acted in good faith.

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

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[edit] Adjective

good faith (comparative more good faith, superlative most good faith)

1. Having or done with good, honest intentions; well-intentioned.

   A good faith buyer.

   A good faith attempt.

2. Presuming that all parties to a discussion are honest and intend to act in a fair and appropriate manner.

   Good faith bargaining.

[edit] Related terms

• bona fide

[edit] Antonyms

• bad faith

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[edit] References

• Notes:

1. ^ Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law
2. ^ “good faith” in Dictionary.com Unabridged, v1.1, Lexico Publishing Group, 2006.