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bona fides

Legal Definition of bona fides

Synonyms


Definition of bona fides

Etymology

    Latin bona, nominative feminine singular of bonus (“good”), + fid"s (“faith”).

Noun

bona fides (uncountable)

  1. sincerity, good faith
  2. credentials that authenticate a person's standing or reputation

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