as in sincerity
absence of any intent or attempt to be dishonest in dealing with other people
The two parties demonstrated good faith in negotiating the deal.
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The trust only allows changes that are done in good faith with the purpose of benefiting all heirs.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN, 25 July 2024
Specifically, the law grants uninsured patients the right to receive a good faith estimate of the cost of care before the service.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2024
Trump, Huawei, and the Politics of Extradition Trump’s comments about the Meng case jeopardize the presumption of good faith and regular process that make cross-border law enforcement cooperation possible.
—Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
The lawsuit accuses Prospect of one count of breach of contract, one count of breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing, four counts of violating the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, and one count of unjust enrichment.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2024
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Jessie Yeung, CNN, 25 July 2024
Specifically, the law grants uninsured patients the right to receive a good faith estimate of the cost of care before the service.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2024
Trump, Huawei, and the Politics of Extradition Trump’s comments about the Meng case jeopardize the presumption of good faith and regular process that make cross-border law enforcement cooperation possible.
—Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
The lawsuit accuses Prospect of one count of breach of contract, one count of breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing, four counts of violating the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, and one count of unjust enrichment.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2024
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“Good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good%20faith. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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