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mala fide

Syllabification: (ma·la fi·de)
Definition of mala fide

adjective & adverb

chiefly Law
  • in bad faith; with intent to deceive: [as adjective]:a mala fide abuse of position

Origin:

Latin, ablative of mala fides

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