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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Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, people of color and whites, must be willing to enter a dialogue with ideological opponents, negotiate in good faith, compromise when appropriate and implement effective bipartisan solutions.
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Michael Higginbotham, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2025
More of that; unfortunately, the presumption that the government is acting in good faith vis-a-vis the courts is a thing of the past.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
What differentiated Denver's situation was a lack of trust that either was operating in good faith.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
The Cinema United topper closed with a call-to-action for leaders in both exhibition and distribution to come together in good faith, and have candid conversations about what the industry can do better on a collective level.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
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Michael Higginbotham, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2025
More of that; unfortunately, the presumption that the government is acting in good faith vis-a-vis the courts is a thing of the past.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
What differentiated Denver's situation was a lack of trust that either was operating in good faith.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
The Cinema United topper closed with a call-to-action for leaders in both exhibition and distribution to come together in good faith, and have candid conversations about what the industry can do better on a collective level.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
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“In good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%20faith. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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