Goodwill
[goo d-wil] /ˈgʊdˈwɪl/
noun
1.
friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.
2.
cheerful acquiescence or consent.
3.
Commerce. an intangible, salable asset arising from the reputation of a business and its relations with its customers, distinct from the value of its stock and other tangible assets.
/ˌɡʊdˈwɪl/
noun
1.
a feeling of benevolence, approval, and kindly interest
2.
(modifier) resulting from, showing, or designed to show goodwill: the government sent a goodwill mission to Moscow, a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF
3.
willingness or acquiescence
4.
(accounting) an intangible asset taken into account in assessing the value of an enterprise and reflecting its commercial reputation, customer connections, etc
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