bona fide
The term "bona fide" originates from Latin, meaning 'in good faith,' and is widely used to describe authenticity and sincerity.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Genuine or real, without any deception.
Example
- This is my first bona fide job.
- The painting is a bona fide Picasso.
C1Legal
(formal)Made or carried out with honest intentions, without deceit.
Example
- They made a bona fide offer to buy the property.
- The contract was signed in bona fide.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bona fide":
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