in good faith
idiom
: in an honest and proper way
He bargained in good faith.
Both parties acted in good faith.
Examples of in good faith in a Sentence
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Bailey’s office had acted in good faith, Sullivan wrote, urging the judge not to dismiss the appeal.
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Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
Compliance with all three business judgment rule requirements (acting in good faith, in the HOA’s best interests and with reasonable diligence/inquiry) is an essential protection for volunteer leaders.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024
Before Bryan spoke, several parents pleaded with the board to negotiate in good faith saying children were harmed because of the school district’s failure to stop the bullying and harassment.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2024
During the week’s proceedings, Bloomberg notes that the judge seemed skeptical that Apple was acting in good faith with this payment setup, which was reportedly approved by a committee that includes CEO Tim Cook.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 11 May 2024
Such expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2024
There is no way around this and pretending like there is some other magical path the board could choose, as many of you have done, is simply absurd, destructive, and not in good faith.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2024
All information and commentary from clinical professionals is provided in good faith; however, there is no representation or warranty, express or implied.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
However, many municipalities, in good faith, have tried to get their housing elements certified, only to have their good faith efforts rejected by the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD).
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
Compliance with all three business judgment rule requirements (acting in good faith, in the HOA’s best interests and with reasonable diligence/inquiry) is an essential protection for volunteer leaders.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024
Before Bryan spoke, several parents pleaded with the board to negotiate in good faith saying children were harmed because of the school district’s failure to stop the bullying and harassment.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2024
During the week’s proceedings, Bloomberg notes that the judge seemed skeptical that Apple was acting in good faith with this payment setup, which was reportedly approved by a committee that includes CEO Tim Cook.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 11 May 2024
Such expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2024
There is no way around this and pretending like there is some other magical path the board could choose, as many of you have done, is simply absurd, destructive, and not in good faith.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2024
All information and commentary from clinical professionals is provided in good faith; however, there is no representation or warranty, express or implied.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
However, many municipalities, in good faith, have tried to get their housing elements certified, only to have their good faith efforts rejected by the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD).
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
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“In good faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%20faith. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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