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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Honest mistakes made in good faith would still be defensible.
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Dave Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
On December 31, the unions filed with the State of California, alleging unfair labor practices by Solano County and arguing that Solano is not bargaining in good faith.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The sides are continuing to negotiate in good faith on a new CBA and are far apart on salaries and revenue sharing.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Stewart told reporters Thursday at a practice for the Unrivaled three-on-three league that players would continue to negotiate in good faith.
—Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Dave Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
On December 31, the unions filed with the State of California, alleging unfair labor practices by Solano County and arguing that Solano is not bargaining in good faith.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The sides are continuing to negotiate in good faith on a new CBA and are far apart on salaries and revenue sharing.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Stewart told reporters Thursday at a practice for the Unrivaled three-on-three league that players would continue to negotiate in good faith.
—Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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“In good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%20faith. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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