common good

noun

the advantage or benefit of all people in society or in a group.
In spite of our differences, we shall work for the common good.

common good

noun

the part of the property of a Scottish burgh, in the form of land or funds, that is at the disposal of the community

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Word History and Origins

Origin of common good¹

First recorded in 1350–1400

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Example Sentences

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At stake is what David Levi Strauss, citing Jerome Kohn, calls “the public spirit” — the essence of democracy, where citizens engage in dialogue, debate and struggle, working together to promote the common good.

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They leaned on social media outreach, door knocking, rallies and a nonpartisan message stressing the common good that was the city library.

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“Gifford Pinchot, the first chief of the Forest Service, once described conservation as ‘the application of common sense to common problems for the common good,’” Wood said.

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And “The President, as a key figure in the republic, has a responsibility to interpret the Constitution in a way that promotes the common good and effective governance.”

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Across the full spectrum of federal programs targeted by Trump, we are not witnessing precision strikes for the sake of improved services and the common good.

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