Genuinely
/ˈdʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/
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- (adv.) In a truthful or sincere manner, without pretense or deceit, especially relevant in assessing intent or good faith in legal contexts.
The plaintiff genuinely believed the contract was valid.
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Often used to evaluate subjective states such as intent or good faith, important in contract law and tort claims to differentiate between bona fide and fraudulent behavior.
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