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./