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1. In good faith, with sincerity; genuinely.
2. Acting or done in good faith; sincere, genuine.
3. In plural form, credentials authenticating someone's true identity, background, intentions, and good faith: "He was a journalist whose bona fides could not be determined."

Genuine or sincere; sincerity. The first expression is used to modify some other word, as in bona fide intentions; the second is generally used as the subject or object of a verb, as in "His bona fides is above reproach", and "We do not question her bona fides". Bona fides is a singular noun.

Bona fide has been used as an adjective phrase in English so often that we all know its pronunciation as, BOH nuh fighd; however, its preferred Latin pronunciation is BAW nuh FIGH duh.

To produce bona fides (BOH nuh FIGH deez), a corrupted Anglicized form, means to show good intentions in dealing with others, show credentials, prove one's identity or ability, etc. No fraud or deceit is intended or shown.

The paying of a bonus or a reward.

Sensitive or responsive to moral excellence.

1. To convert into, or to make, good.
2. To improve or to ameliorate.

The doctrine that the world is good but not perfect.

Goodness/truth/beauty.

Motto of Marycrest College, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge.

Motto of Marycrest College, Davenport, Iowa, USA; and College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, New York, USA.

Motto of College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, New York, USA.

1. Also à la bonne femme. In the manner of a good housewife; applied especially postpositively to food prepared in various ways.
2. Etymology: from French, bonne, "good" and femme, "wife".

1. Something given or paid in addition to what is usual or expected.
2. A sum of money or an equivalent given to an employee in addition to the employee's usual compensation.
3. An extra dividend or premium paid to a purchaser, holder, promoter, or vendor of a stock or insurance policy.
4. A special payment by a government to a person.
5. A premium paid for signing a contract or taking out a loan.
6. Etymology: from Latin bonus, "good".

1. A person who is devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment; especially, good food and drink.
2. Someone who has refined tastes; especially, any one who enjoys superb food and drink.