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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Capital Realty Group agreed to recognize unions and meet in good faith, not retaliate against those organizing and to meet again with tenants, including Kansas City unions, on Thursday. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025 Save your energy for interacting with customers and stakeholders who are operating and interacting in good faith — including those who are asking for legitimate redress of real concerns. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025 Lula, a diplomatic pragmatist, has historically demonstrated a willingness to make concessions if talks are conducted in good faith and premised on mutual respect. Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025 The law also requires cities to publicly notice the availability of the properties and negotiate in good faith with the developer whose project best meets the affordable housing goals. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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