good faith

Related to good faith: Good faith deposit, Good faith estimate

good faith

Good intentions. Frankly, it seems like they're here to score political points, rather than to negotiate in good faith. I may have mishandled your account, but it was a simple mistake—I was acting in good faith.
See also: faith, good
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

good faith

see under in bad faith.
See also: faith, good
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

good ˈfaith

the intention to do something right: They handed over their weapons as a gesture of good faith.
See also: faith, good
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • do no good
  • come from a good place
  • be in good shape
  • for good measure
  • be as good as new
  • do (one) a/the world of good
  • as good as it gets
  • (one) (has) never had it so good
  • (as) good as new
  • as good as new
References in periodicals archive
Magi and his wife claimed that they are mortgagees in good faith. They asserted that they have no knowledge as regards the supposed falsity of the SPA presented by Mari.
Canadian common law has long struggled with the concept of good faith in contracts, bereft of organization and overall coherence despite a fairly well-developed body of case law and ample critical analysis from academia and the bar.
Says the advertisement was issued in good faith and that he never had any intention of benefiting either his person or party
(41) In what has been called, "perhaps the most important contract decision of the past 20 years," (42) the Supreme Court took "two incremental steps in order to make the common law less unsettled and piecemeal, more coherent and more just." (43) The Court made an unprecedented decision to recognize "a general organizing principle of good faith" (44) in contractual performance and a specific "manifestation" (45) of that principle--the "general duty of honesty in contractual performance." (46) Following the Bhasin decision, parties to every contract are obligated to perform their duties "honestly." In an already changing landscape of punitive damages in Anglo-Canadian contract law, the Bhasin decision raises both legal and moral questions.
Roque, in a press briefing in Cebu City last week, said the Philippines will continue to rely on China's good faith on the South China Sea which has seven countries claiming portions of it as part of their national territory.
When we say we are relying on China's good faith, it is because China has committed not to embark on new reclamations,' he said.
And many times, the cops also stand in the dock even if they are compelled to act on the spot in good faith .
Lawrie said risks may arise should any posting on the unofficial NZNO site be seen as a breach of good faith, such as making statements or claims that might be construed as misleading or deceptive by a reasonable observer.
M2 EQUITYBITES-January 26, 2017-Federal judge finds Flexjet, Flight Options failed to bargain in good faith with pilots
In strongly worded comments to the agency on this issue, the broadcast trade lobby said only by quickly closing this proceeding examining the "totality of circumstances" of what constitutes "good faith" retransmission consent negotiations will the FCC help viewers.
The gold standard for a "reasonable cause and good faith" defense to a tax penalty is reliance on advice from a professional tax advisor who is informed of all the relevant facts.
I was heartily encouraged by the critical analysis in the recent article, "Good-Faith Mediation Orders in Florida Civil Federal Courts: Let Judges Do the Judging and Mediators Do the Mediating" (Sept/Oct), discussing the "good faith" mediation requirements in certain federal court mediation orders.
416.24 BREACH OF IMPLIED COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING
Illinois courts tie "best effort" clauses to the implied obligation of good faith, which, absent explicit criteria, can be satisfied by a wide range of performance levels.