ALL meanings of bona fides
bo·na fi·des
B b - noun plural bona fides Someone's bona fides are their good or sincere intentions. 3
- noun bona fides good faith; honest intention 3
- noun bona fides good faith; honesty, sincerity, reliability, etc. 3
- noun bona fides proof or proofs of honesty, genuineness, etc. 3
- noun bona fides (italics) Latin. (used with a singular verb) good faith; absence of fraud or deceit; the state of being exactly as claims or appearances indicate: The bona fides of this contract is open to question. Compare mala fides. 1
- noun bona fides (sometimes italics) (used with a plural verb) the official papers, documents, or other items that prove authenticity, legitimacy, etc., as of a person or enterprise; credentials: All our bona fides are on file with the SEC. 1
- noun bona fides sincerity, good faith. 0
- noun bona fides credentials that authenticate a person's standing or reputation. 0