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TOPIK 6noun

신의성실

sinuiseongsil [시니성실]

신의성실이 · 신의성실을

good faith, the principle of good faith and fair dealing

Example

계약 당사자는 신의성실의 원칙에 따라 행동해야 합니다.

Parties to a contract must act according to the principle of good faith.

Word parts

신 trust의 righteousness성 sincere실 real

Literally 'trust, duty, sincerity, and truth.'

Good to know

Often shortened to 신의칙 in legal writing.