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good will

Other forms: good wills

Definitions of good will
  1. noun
    a disposition to kindness and compassion
    synonyms: goodwill, grace
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    type of:
    good nature
    a cheerful, obliging disposition
  2. noun
    the friendly hope that something will succeed
    synonyms: goodwill
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    type of:
    friendliness
    a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
  3. noun
    (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
    synonyms: goodwill
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    type of:
    intangible, intangible asset
    assets that are saleable though not material or physical
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