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fides

ma·la fi·des
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mah-lah fee-des; English mey-luh fahy-deez]
    • /ˈmɑ lɑ ˈfi dɛs; English ˈmeɪ lə ˈfaɪ diz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mah-lah fee-des; English mey-luh fahy-deez]
    • /ˈmɑ lɑ ˈfi dɛs; English ˈmeɪ lə ˈfaɪ diz/

Definitions of fides word

  • noun 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 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 fides faith or trust 0

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fides popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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