bona fide

/'bounə'faidi/
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bona fide

The collector examined the bona fide antique vase with great care.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Genuine, authentic, not counterfeit or copied: Used to describe something that is real, true, or original, as opposed to being a fake or imitation.
    • Made or carried out in good faith, sincere: Used to describe an action, offer, or intention that is honest, without deceit or fraud.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The art expert confirmed it was a bona fide painting by Van Gogh. (The art expert confirmed it was a genuine painting by Van Gogh.)
    • She made a bona fide effort to resolve the conflict. (She made a sincere effort to resolve the conflict.)
    • They received a bona fide job offer from the reputable company. (They received a legitimate job offer from the reputable company.)
Advanced Usage
  • Legal and Formal Contexts: Often used in legal, business, or formal contexts to emphasize legitimacy and sincerity.
    • The contract is only valid with a bona fide signature.
    • He is considered a bona fide resident of the state for tax purposes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bona fides (noun, plural): Documents or evidence proving a person's identity, qualifications, or good faith. Often used to mean "credentials" or "authenticity."
    • The journalist checked the source's bona fides before publishing the story.
Synonyms
  • Authentic: Genuine, real.
  • Legitimate: Conforming to the law or rules; valid.
  • Sincere: Free from pretense or deceit; genuine in feeling.
  • Genuine: Truly what something is said to be; authentic.
Antonyms
  • Counterfeit: Made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intent to deceive; fake.
  • Fraudulent: Obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception.
  • Insincere: Not expressing genuine feelings.
Related Phrases and Usage Notes
  • In bona fide: This Latin phrase, meaning "in good faith," is the origin of the English adjective. It is sometimes still used in its original form in very formal or legal writing.
    • The parties acted in bona fide during the negotiations.
  • Bona fide purchaser: A legal term for someone who buys something without knowledge of any defects in the seller's title or any other issues.
    • The court protected the rights of the bona fide purchaser.
bona fide

The collector examined the bona fide antique vase with great care.

Adjective
  1. not counterfeit or copied
    • an authentic signature
    • a bona fide manuscript
    • an unquestionable antique
    • photographs taken in a veritable bull ring
  2. undertaken in good faith
    • a bona fide offer

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