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'''Bad faith''' is acting with dishonest intent — saying or doing something while secretly aiming for a different outcome. Pretending to engage sincerely while actually trying to manipulate, delay, [[sabotage]], or avoid [[responsibility]]. | '''Bad faith''' is acting with dishonest intent — saying or doing something while secretly aiming for a different outcome. Pretending to engage sincerely while actually trying to manipulate, delay, [[sabotage]], or avoid [[responsibility]]. | ||
| − | Bad faith can be not [[negotiating]], [[debating]], or participating in [[ | + | Bad faith can be not [[negotiating]], [[debating]], or participating in [[good faith]] ways, even though you appear to be. |
In [[law]] or contracts bad faith means intentionally misleading, withholding information, or acting to undermine an agreement. | In [[law]] or contracts bad faith means intentionally misleading, withholding information, or acting to undermine an agreement. | ||
[[Category:Law]][[Category:Ethics]][[Category:Morality]][[Category:Business]] | [[Category:Law]][[Category:Ethics]][[Category:Morality]][[Category:Business]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:17, December 28, 2025
Bad faith is acting with dishonest intent — saying or doing something while secretly aiming for a different outcome. Pretending to engage sincerely while actually trying to manipulate, delay, sabotage, or avoid responsibility.
Bad faith can be not negotiating, debating, or participating in good faith ways, even though you appear to be.
In law or contracts bad faith means intentionally misleading, withholding information, or acting to undermine an agreement.