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bona fides
[boh-nuh fahy-deez, boh-nuh-fahydz, boh-nah fee-des]
noun
(italics)good faith; absence of fraud or deceit; the state of being exactly as claims or appearances indicate.
The bona fides of this contract is open to question.
(sometimes italics)the official papers, documents, or other items that prove authenticity, legitimacy, etc., as of a person or enterprise; credentials.
All our bona fides are on file with the SEC.
bona fides
/ ˈbəʊnə ˈfaɪdiːz /
noun
law good faith; honest intention
Usage
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bona fides1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bona fides1
Example Sentences
The Democrats running for governor in 2026 hurried among caucus meetings, floor speeches and after-parties, telling their personal stories and talking up their bona fides for tackling some of California’s most entrenched problems, including housing affordability and the rising cost of living.
Much of the campaigning has unfolded on social media, where would-be judges with limited public profiles hype their bona fides.
In the context of Capitol Hill negotiations, he was showing off his moderate bona fides, resisting the pull from conservatives to slash the program ever further.
A novel with such popular appeal that you might find yourself questioning its literary bona fides.
The Double Scorpio brand has sleek packaging, hip social media presence and LGBTQ-owned bona fides that helped reach new users.
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