mala fide

Meanings

• adjective

  Acting in bad faith; dishonest or deceitful.

  - "He made a mala fide claim to the property."
  - "The negotiator acted mala fide during the deal."

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Antonyms

bona fide

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Variants

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mala fide

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Etymology

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From Latin mala fides 'bad faith'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mala fide' is often used in legal contexts to describe a party's bad faith or dishonest intentions.

2. In some languages, the term for 'mala fide' has a similar meaning, such as the French 'mauvaise foi' or the Spanish 'mala fe'.

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Related Concepts

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1. bonafide: The opposite of mala fide, meaning genuine or authentic.

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Culture

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In literature, 'mala fide' is often used to describe characters who act against the best interests of others or betray trust. In art, it can be depicted as a snake or a mask to represent deceit and dishonesty.

How to Memorize "mala fide"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mala fide' with the idea of betrayal or deceit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mala Fide Means Misdeed' to remember the meaning.

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