Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
good-offices
Noun
/ˈɡʊd ˈɔːfɪsɪz/
Definition
The actions or efforts made to help or assist someone in achieving a goal, especially in negotiations or disputes.
Examples
- After their disagreement, they asked for a third party to offer their good-offices in mediating the discussion.
- The ambassador provided his good-offices to help settle the trade disputes.
- Through good-offices, she was able to connect the two companies for potential collaboration.
Meaning
Good-offices refer to the diplomatic or friendly interventions made by a person or group to facilitate discussions or resolution between parties.
Synonyms
- mediation
- intercession
- intervention
- assistance
