In Fide

/ɪn ˈfiːdeɪ/

Definitions

  1. (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.

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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