goodwill (n.)

  1. (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

    [ Syn: good will ]

  2. the friendly hope that something will succeed

    [ Syn: good will ]

  3. a disposition to kindness and compassion; the victors grace in treating the vanquished

    [ Syn: grace , good will ]

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