Good
A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889
A Dictionary of Law
Generally speaking, preserves its popular, untechnical meanings.
Compare Bad; Bonus. 1.
Orderly, lawful: as, good behavior, q. v. 2. Fair, honorable: as, good fame, or character, q. v. 3. Valid, valuable: as, a good consideration, q. v. 4.
Legally sufficient: as, a good — count, deed, defense, ground, qq. v. 5.
With lawful intent: as, good faith, q. v. 6. Genuine, not spurious; also, collectible: as, a good note.
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Responsible; able to pay a money obligation. In this sense bondsmen, indorsers, partners, and wrong-doers are spoken of as "good." In this sense, also, is "good" written upon the face of a check. See Check, Certified.
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Welfare, prosperity, happiness: as, the public good; also whatever promotes the general welfare of society: as, good morals, "the greatest good."
See Morals; Police, 2; Welfare.