In Fide
/ɪn ˈfiːdeɪ/
Definitions
- (adv.) In good faith; with honest intent and without intent to deceive.
The parties entered into the agreement in fide, trusting each other’s representations.
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Commentary
Commonly used in historical and civil law contexts to denote actions or agreements made in good faith, emphasizing the absence of fraud or deception.
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