Law. [L. bona fidēs good faith.] Good faith, freedom from intent to deceive.
1845. Penny Cycl., Supp. I. 214/1. Bona Fides is therefore opposed to fraud, and is a necessary ingredient in contracts.
1885. Law Reports, XXIX. Chanc. Div. 468. It was said that this shewed bona fides on their part.
