in good faith

phrase

: in an honest and proper way
He bargained in good faith.
Both parties acted in good faith.

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My employees worked for me in good faith, trusting that their paychecks and taxes were being managed faithfully and that their livelihoods were secure. Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 In a statement, Smith said the city has negotiated in good faith with its officers but did not address the possibility of arbitration. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Especially considering the customer now has no RAM at all, having sent their full kit back in good faith, expecting it to be replaced and returned. Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Every output the system produces from ambiguous or stale inputs becomes a decision someone makes in good faith on a flawed premise. Leon Gordon, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in good faith

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“In good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%20faith. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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