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in bad faith

idiom

Definition of in bad faith

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

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bad play

  1. : failing to reach an acceptable standard : poor

  2. : unfavorable

  3. : not fresh : spoiled

  1. : something that is bad

  2. : an evil or unhappy state

  3. : fault

  1. : badly

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faith play

  1. : allegiance to duty or a person : loyalty

  2. : fidelity to one's promises

  3. : sincerity of intentions

  1. : believe, trust

See the full definition of faith

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