Bona Fide Meaning & Sentence Examples

Bona Fide Definition, Sentence Examples

BONA FIDE MEANING – Find out what bona fide really means. Example sentences of this idiomatic expression can also be found here.

The phrase “in good faith” is the direct translation of the term bona fide’s Latin American origin. The expression has been used since the 1540s.

The expression entered US law, from whence it developed into its modern usage. It is typically used as an adjective or an adverb. The opposite of bona fide is male fide.

Bona Fide Meaning:

to be true, confirmed
to be genuine
must not be deceitful in any way
frequently refers to the verification of paperwork
to be valid and unadulterated
to be honest, reliable, and legitimate
being righteous and proper
in good faith and without any bad intentions
to be sincere and truthful

Here are examples of sentences that use bona fide:

This movie is going to be a bona fide after all, it comes from a great storyteller.
Mario decided to take up acting as a career and became the first bona fide actor of Filipino origin in the US.
Angel has established her position as a bona fide celebrity.
The court always believes that the man acts bona fides.

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