in good faith

idiom

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

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Reyes defended the compensation, saying it was negotiated in good faith. Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026 Stewart told reporters Thursday at an Unrivaled practice that the players would continue to negotiate in good faith. Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026 Stewart told reporters Thursday at an Unrivaled practice that the players would continue to negotiate in good faith. Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026 Decisions must be in the best interests of the HOA, in good faith, and based upon reasonable inquiry. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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