Fide
/ˈfiːdeɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) Faith or trust, especially in a legal context referring to good faith or confidence in performing obligations.
Contracts must be executed in fide for enforceability.
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Commentary
Commonly appears in Latin phrases like 'bona fide' to indicate authenticity or good faith in legal documents.
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