Good faith
/ˌɡʊd ˈfeɪθ/ adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Good, honest intentions. uncountable
"He made a mistake, but acted in good faith."
- 2 having honest intentions wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Having or done with good, honest intentions; well-intentioned.
"A good faith buyer."
- 2 Presuming that all parties to a discussion are honest and intend to act in a fair and appropriate manner.
"Good faith bargaining."
Example
More examples"He made a mistake, but acted in good faith."
Etymology
Calque of Anglo-Norman bone fei, Middle French bonne foy and Old French bonne foy, en bone fei (“loyally, with honesty, with sincere intention”) (modern French bonne foi (“good faith”), de bonne foi (“in good faith, in earnest”)), from Latin bona fidēs (“good faith”).