Bona Fide
Latin for 'in good faith.' Refers to actions or transactions made honestly, without fraud or deception.
Encyclopedia entry: Bona Fide
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bona fide
Bona fide is a Latin term that means “good faith” and is most frequently seen in the context of a bona fide purchaser .
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