Legal Definitions - bona fide

bona fide

Bona fide is a Latin term that means "good faith." It is often used to describe a person or entity that acts honestly and with good intentions.

• A bona fide purchaser is someone who buys something in good faith, without knowledge of any defects or problems.
• A bona fide job offer is a legitimate offer of employment made in good faith, without any intention to deceive or mislead the applicant.

These examples illustrate how the term "bona fide" is used to describe someone or something that is acting honestly and in good faith. A bona fide purchaser is someone who buys something without any knowledge of any problems or defects, while a bona fide job offer is a legitimate offer made without any intention to deceive or mislead the applicant.