common good

noun

1. the advantage or benefit of all people in society or in a group.

   In spite of our differences, we shall work for the common good.

common good

noun

1. the part of the property of a Scottish burgh, in the form of land or funds, that is at the disposal of the community

Word History and Origins

Origin of common good¹

First recorded in 1350–1400

Example Sentences

In her time as an educator, Sharon has come to view music as 'a common good''.

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Only then can Texans be confident that our tax dollars are promoting real education—and the common good.

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"But he wanted to be better and for the team to be better, for the common good and because he wanted to keep winning. He had the dream of winning another Champions League."

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Strategies ought to “protect life, promote human dignity, act justly, enhance the common good, and provide care for the environment.”

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"It is very important that our tax system is there to enable the state to fulfil its obligations for the common good," said Thien.

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