Bona Fide
/ˌboʊ.nə ˈfaɪ.di/
Definitions
- (adj.) Made or carried out in good faith; genuine or real.
She presented a bona fide passport to prove her identity.
- (adv.) In good faith; without deception or fraud.
He acted bona fide when entering into the contract.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to emphasize authenticity or sincerity, 'bona fide' should be clearly distinguished from 'de facto' which implies a state of fact without legal authority.
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