mala fide
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ma·la fi·de

adverb or adjective \ˌma-lə-ˈfī-dē, -də\

Definition of MALA FIDE

: with or in bad faith <claimed the government acted mala fide>

Origin of MALA FIDE

Late Latin
First Known Use: 1561

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