bona fi·des (f  d z, fdz)n. 1. (used with a sing. verb) Good faith; sincerity. 2. (used with a pl. verb) Information that serves to guarantee a person's good faith, standing, and reputation; authentic credentials: "Sakharov's bona fides within the Soviet system . . . have given added weight to his message" (Christian Science Monitor). [Latin bona fid s, good faith : bona, feminine of bonus, good + fids, faith.] |
bona fides [ˈbəʊnə ˈfaɪdiːz]
n
(Law) Law good faith; honest intention
[Latin]
Good faith. In evasion and recovery operations, the use of verbal or visual communication by individuals who are unknown to one another to establish their authenticity, sincerity, honesty, and truthfulness. See also evasion; evasion and recovery; recovery; recovery operations.
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