'Good will' definitions:
Definition of 'good will'
From: WordNet
noun
A disposition to kindness and compassion; "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished" [syn: grace, good will, goodwill]
noun
(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets) [syn: good will, goodwill]
noun
The friendly hope that something will succeed [syn: good will, goodwill]
Definition of 'Good will'
From: GCIDE
- Will \Will\, n. [OE. wille, AS. willa; akin to OFries. willa, OS. willeo, willio, D. wil, G. wille, Icel. vili, Dan. villie, Sw. vilja, Goth wilja. See Will, v.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. The power of choosing; the faculty or endowment of the soul by which it is capable of choosing; the faculty or power of the mind by which we decide to do or not to do; the power or faculty of preferring or selecting one of two or more objects. [1913 Webster]
- It is necessary to form a distinct notion of what is meant by the word "volition" in order to understand the import of the word will, for this last word expresses the power of mind of which "volition" is the act. --Stewart. [1913 Webster]
- Will is an ambiguous word, being sometimes put for the faculty of willing; sometimes for the act of that faculty, besides [having] other meanings. But "volition" always signifies the act of willing, and nothing else. --Reid. [1913 Webster]
- Appetite is the will's solicitor, and the will is appetite's controller; what we covet according to the one, by the other we often reject. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
- The will is plainly that by which the mind chooses anything. --J. Edwards. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The choice which is made; a determination or preference which results from the act or exercise of the power of choice; a volition. [1913 Webster]
- The word "will," however, is not always used in this its proper acceptation, but is frequently substituted for "volition", as when I say that my hand mover in obedience to my will. --Stewart. [1913 Webster]
- 3. The choice or determination of one who has authority; a decree; a command; discretionary pleasure. [1913 Webster]
- Thy will be done. --Matt. vi. 10. [1913 Webster]
- Our prayers should be according to the will of God. --Law. [1913 Webster]
- 4. Strong wish or inclination; desire; purpose. [1913 Webster]
- Note: "Inclination is another word with which will is frequently confounded. Thus, when the apothecary says, in Romeo and Juliet, [1913 Webster]
- My poverty, but not my will, consents; . . . Put this in any liquid thing you will, And drink it off. [1913 Webster] the word will is plainly used as, synonymous with inclination; not in the strict logical sense, as the immediate antecedent of action. It is with the same latitude that the word is used in common conversation, when we speak of doing a thing which duty prescribes, against one's own will; or when we speak of doing a thing willingly or unwillingly." --Stewart. [1913 Webster]
- 5. That which is strongly wished or desired. [1913 Webster]
- What's your will, good friar? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- The mariner hath his will. --Coleridge. [1913 Webster]
- 6. Arbitrary disposal; power to control, dispose, or determine. [1913 Webster]
- Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies. --Ps. xxvii. 12. [1913 Webster]
- 7. (Law) The legal declaration of a person's mind as to the manner in which he would have his property or estate disposed of after his death; the written instrument, legally executed, by which a man makes disposition of his estate, to take effect after his death; testament; devise. See the Note under Testament, 1. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Wills are written or nuncupative, that is, oral. See Nuncupative will, under Nuncupative. [1913 Webster]
- At will (Law), at pleasure. To hold an estate at the will of another, is to enjoy the possession at his pleasure, and be liable to be ousted at any time by the lessor or proprietor. An estate at will is at the will of both parties.
- Good will. See under Good.
- Ill will, enmity; unfriendliness; malevolence.
- To have one's will, to obtain what is desired; to do what one pleases.
- Will worship, worship according to the dictates of the will or fancy; formal worship. [Obs.]
- Will worshiper, one who offers will worship. [Obs.] --Jer. Taylor.
- With a will, with willingness and zeal; with all one's heart or strength; earnestly; heartily. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Good will'
From: GCIDE
- Good \Good\, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, akin to D. goed, OS. g[=o]d, OHG. guot, G. gut, Icel. g[=o][eth]r, Sw. & Dan. god, Goth. g[=o]ds; prob. orig., fitting, belonging together, and akin to E. gather. [root]29 Cf. Gather.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; admirable; commendable; not bad, corrupt, evil, noxious, offensive, or troublesome, etc. [1913 Webster]
- And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. --Gen. i. 31. [1913 Webster]
- Good company, good wine, good welcome. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Possessing moral excellence or virtue; virtuous; pious; religious; -- said of persons or actions. [1913 Webster]
- In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works. --Tit. ii. 7. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Kind; benevolent; humane; merciful; gracious; polite; propitious; friendly; well-disposed; -- often followed by to or toward, also formerly by unto. [1913 Webster]
- The men were very good unto us. --1 Sam. xxv. 15. [1913 Webster]
- 4. Serviceable; suited; adapted; suitable; of use; to be relied upon; -- followed especially by for. [1913 Webster]
- All quality that is good for anything is founded originally in merit. --Collier. [1913 Webster]
- 5. Clever; skillful; dexterous; ready; handy; -- followed especially by at. [1913 Webster]
- He . . . is a good workman; a very good tailor. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Those are generally good at flattering who are good for nothing else. --South. [1913 Webster]
- 6. Adequate; sufficient; competent; sound; not fallacious; valid; in a commercial sense, to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; having pecuniary ability; of unimpaired credit. [1913 Webster]
- My reasons are both good and weighty. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- My meaning in saying he is a good man is . . . that he is sufficient . . . I think I may take his bond. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 7. Real; actual; serious; as in the phrases in good earnest; in good sooth. [1913 Webster]
- Love no man in good earnest. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 8. Not small, insignificant, or of no account; considerable; esp., in the phrases a good deal, a good way, a good degree, a good share or part, etc. [1913 Webster]
- 9. Not lacking or deficient; full; complete. [1913 Webster]
- Good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over. --Luke vi. 38. [1913 Webster]
- 10. Not blemished or impeached; fair; honorable; unsullied; as in the phrases a good name, a good report, good repute, etc. [1913 Webster]
- A good name is better than precious ointment. --Eccl. vii. 1. [1913 Webster]
- As good as. See under As.
- For good, or For good and all, completely and finally; fully; truly. [1913 Webster]
- The good woman never died after this, till she came to die for good and all. --L'Estrange.
- Good breeding, polite or polished manners, formed by education; a polite education. [1913 Webster]
- Distinguished by good humor and good breeding. --Macaulay.
- Good cheap, literally, good bargain; reasonably cheap.
- Good consideration (Law). (a) A consideration of blood or of natural love and affection. --Blackstone. (b) A valuable consideration, or one which will sustain a contract.
- Good fellow, a person of companionable qualities. [Familiar]
- Good folk, or Good people, fairies; brownies; pixies, etc. [Colloq. Eng. & Scot.]
- Good for nothing. (a) Of no value; useless; worthless. (b) Used substantively, an idle, worthless person. [1913 Webster]
- My father always said I was born to be a good for nothing. --Ld. Lytton.
- Good Friday, the Friday of Holy Week, kept in some churches as a fast, in memoory of our Savior's passion or suffering; the anniversary of the crucifixion.
- Good humor, or Good-humor, a cheerful or pleasant temper or state of mind.
- Good humor man, a travelling vendor who sells Good Humor ice-cream (or some similar ice-cream) from a small refrigerated truck; he usually drives slowly through residential neighborhoods in summertime, loudly playing some distinctive recorded music to announce his presence. [U. S.]
- Good nature, or Good-nature, habitual kindness or mildness of temper or disposition; amiability; state of being in good humor. [1913 Webster]
- The good nature and generosity which belonged to his character. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
- The young count's good nature and easy persuadability were among his best characteristics. --Hawthorne.
- Good people. See Good folk (above).
- Good speed, good luck; good success; godspeed; -- an old form of wishing success. See Speed.
- Good turn, an act of kidness; a favor.
- Good will. (a) Benevolence; well wishing; kindly feeling. (b) (Law) The custom of any trade or business; the tendency or inclination of persons, old customers and others, to resort to an established place of business; the advantage accruing from tendency or inclination. [1913 Webster]
- The good will of a trade is nothing more than the probability that the old customers will resort to the old place. --Lord Eldon.
- In good time. (a) Promptly; punctually; opportunely; not too soon nor too late. (b) (Mus.) Correctly; in proper time.
- To hold good, to remain true or valid; to be operative; to remain in force or effect; as, his promise holds good; the condition still holds good.
- To make good, to fulfill; to establish; to maintain; to supply (a defect or deficiency); to indemmify; to prove or verify (an accusation); to prove to be blameless; to clear; to vindicate. [1913 Webster]
- Each word made good and true. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Of no power to make his wishes good. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- I . . . would by combat make her good. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Convenient numbers to make good the city. --Shak.
- To think good, to approve; to be pleased or satisfied with; to consider expedient or proper. [1913 Webster]
- If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. --Zech. xi. 12. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Good, in the sense of wishing well, is much used in greeting and leave-taking; as, good day, good night, good evening, good morning, etc. [1913 Webster]
Words containing 'Good will'
- As good as,
- For good,
- For good and all,
- Good,
- Good now,
- Gooding,
- Goodly,
- Goodness,
- Goods,
- do good,
- good and,
- good for,
- good for you,
- no good,
- A good landfall,
- A good leg,
- Bonded goods,
- By good rights,
- Canned goods,
- Confusion of goods,
- Consumer's goods,
- Dress goods,
- Dry goods,
- During good behavior,
- Fancy goods,
- Fine goods,
- Free goods,
- Good Friday,
- Good Hope,
- Good Thunder,
- Good breeding,
- Good cheap,
- Good consideration,
- Good fellow,
- Good fellowship,
- Good folk,
- Good for nothing,
- Good form,
- Good graces,
- Good humor,
- Good liver,
- Good morrow,
- Good nature,
- Good people,
- Good speed,
- Good turn,
- Good word,
- Good-by,
- Gooding County,
- Gooding, ID,
- Goodings Grove,
- Goods engine,
- Goods train,
- Goods wagon,
- In good case,
- In good faith,
- In good heart,
- In good part,
- In good time,
- Piece goods,
- Printed goods,
- Producer's goods,
- Steelbow goods,
- To hold good,
- To make good,
- To think good,
- Wet goods,
- With a good grace,
- a good deal,
- auxiliary goods,
- baked goods,
- bill of goods,
- common good,
- consumer goods,
- consumption goods,
- deliver the goods,
- durable goods,
- for good measure,
- get the goods,
- good Samaritan,
- good afternoon,
- good authority,
- good book,
- good bye,
- good chance,
- good cholesterol,
- good continuation,
- good day,
- good deal,
- good deed,
- good egg,
- good enough,
- good example,
- good faith,
- good fortune,
- good guy,
- good health,
- good humored,
- good humour,
- good looking,
- good looks,
- good luck,
- good manners,
- good morning,
- good night,
- good part,
- good person,
- good sense,
- good shape,
- good shepherd,
- good speller,
- good spirit,
- good story,
- good taste,
- good temper,
- good time,
- good times,
- good vibrations,
- good weather,
- goodly trees,
- goodness of god,
- green goods,
- hard goods,
- have a good time,
- hold good,
- in good order,
- in good spirits,
- in good taste,
- instrumental goods,
- intermediate goods,
- make good,
- no-good,
- or Good people,
- packaged goods,
- soft goods,
- sporting goods,
- stolen goods,
- tinned goods,
- trade good,
- white goods,
- works good,
- worldly good,
- worldly goods,
- yard goods,
- Good Hope, AL,
- Good Hope, GA,
- Good Hope, IL,
- Good King Henry,
- Good Thunder, MN,
- Good humor man,
- Good-bye,
- Good-den,
- Good-fellowship,
- Good-humor,
- Good-humored,
- Good-humoredly,
- Good-looking,
- Good-nature,
- Good-natured,
- Good-naturedly,
- Good-tempered,
- Good-year,
- Gooding County, ID,
- Goodings Grove, IL,
- To keep good hours,
- To levy on goods and chattels,
- To make a good board,
- To make good weather,
- To turn one's goods,
- cape of good hope,
- good luck charm,
- good ol' boy,
- good old boy,
- good old days,
- good ole boy,
- good-for-naught,
- good-for-nothing,
- good-hearted,
- good-humoredness,
- good-humoured,
- good-humouredness,
- good-naturedness,
- good-neighborliness,
- good-neighbourliness,
- good-temperedness,
- good-time,
- goods of the first order,
- honest-to-goodness,
- kiss good bye,
- use of goods and services,
- To be upon one's good behavior,
- cape of good hope province,
- good-king-henry,
- goods of the second and higher orders,
- tree of the knowledge of good and evil,
- To be put upon one's good behavior,
- equable even-tempered good-tempered placid