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bona fide

Pronunciation: /ˌbəʊnə ˈfʌɪdi/

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Definition of bona fide

adjective

  • genuine; real:she was a bona fide expert

adverb

chiefly Law
  • without intention to deceive:the court will assume that they have acted bona fide

Origin:

Latin, literally 'with good faith', ablative singular of bona fides

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