good faith
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good faith
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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“I applaud this administration,” he said, “provided these measures are implemented responsibly, in good faith, and free of conflicts of interest, corruption, and ulterior motives.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The initial phase of contract talks still would have union and county representatives seeking to hammer out a mutually beneficial deal, with a presumption that both sides would negotiate in good faith.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
All in this, it was said, showed that City failed to act "with utmost good faith" and "breached duties of co-operation that it owed to the Premier League".
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Not a good start for someone trying to convince skeptical American Jews of good faith.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
“I can only urge the person at present holding Vinci’s masterpiece to place him entirely in your hands. He has a colleague’s word for it that your good faith is above all suspicion.”
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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