GOOD FAITH

n. 1. Belief in another person's honesty; trust. Uncle Dick let me have the keys to his candy store to show his good faith. Often used in the phrase "in good faith". The teacher accepted Bob's excuse for being late in good faith. 2. Honesty of purpose; trustworthiness. John agreed to buy Ted's bicycle for $20, and he paid him $5 right away to show his good faith.