Bona fide

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Definition

True; honest; acting in good faith.
Context: Used in General Law

Examples

  • In practice, “bona fide” means true; honest; acting in good faith.

Term Information

Jurisdiction: Common law
Legal Areas: General Law
Pronunciation: /bona-fide/
Etymology: Origin: English legal terminology
Related Terms:
good faith legitimate

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