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Definition goodwill in British English

goodwill noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɡʊdˈwɪl/
1

a feeling of wanting to be friendly and helpful to someone

Example

As a gesture of goodwill, we agreed to do the work free of charge.

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2

the good reputation and good relationships that a company has with its customers, and how much these are worth if the company is sold

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Definition goodwill in British English