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)
- The beneficial services and acts of a third party, particularly mediation between two parties in a dispute.
Synonyms
- office, kindness, service
Antonyms
- ill offices, evil offices
Translations
good offices
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