good offices

English

Etymology

To clarify the intended sense of office (“kindness, service”) and to distinguish from antonyms such as ill offices.

Noun

good offices pl (normally plural, singular good office)

  1. The beneficial services and acts of a third party, particularly mediation between two parties in a dispute.

Synonyms

Antonyms
  • ill offices, evil offices

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