in bad faith

phrase

: in a dishonest and improper way : with no intention of honoring a promise
She signed the contract in bad faith.

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But talks broke down in dramatic fashion, leaving both sides aggrieved and accusing the other of negotiating in bad faith. Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The measure passed Sunday would add a $25,000 penalty for attorneys that file cases in bad faith and require the attorney general to investigate reports of fraudulent claims in Los Angeles County. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 But those settlement talks are now off, according to the New York Times, which reported that California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled the meeting and accused Paramount of acting in bad faith. Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 Accordingly, the Court expressly finds that Plaintiffs acted in bad faith. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in bad faith

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“In bad faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20bad%20faith. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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