• Breach of this covenant is often termed bad faith. See BAD FAITH (2). [Cases: Contracts 168. C.J.S. Contracts §§ 346–347.]
implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing
An implied covenant to cooperate with the other party to an agreement so that both parties may obtain the full benefits of the agreement; an implied covenant to refrain from any act that would injure a contracting party’s right to receive the benefit of the contract.