bona fide —(used as an adjective or adverb)
1. genuine; certified:
- The ticket for these activities is issued only to bona fide students who can present their college identity card.
2. sincerely; in good faith:
- An advocate is protected from an action for defamation only when the words he utters are spoken bona fide.
bona fides —(used as a noun)
1. an honest intention; sincerity:
- Bona Fides is therefore opposed to fraud, and is a necessary ingredient in contracts.
2. (documentary) evidence of good faith:
- All strangers whose bona fides are not completely verified must be immediately reported to your superior officer.