MishTok

Is it required to conduct business dealings honestly (b'emunah)?

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Synopsis

The obligation to conduct business with complete honesty — not merely avoiding theft and fraud, but ensuring all statements about goods are accurate and all dealings are conducted with calm and integrity.

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 156:1Aruch HaShulchan, Orach Chaim 156:3, citing Rambam Hilchot Genevah 1 and Choshen Mishpat 348
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