uberrimae fidei

adjective

uber·​ri·​mae fi·​dei
yü-ˈber-i-ˌmē-ˈfī-dē-ˌī, ü-ˈber-ē-ˌmī-ˈfē-dā-ˌē
: of the utmost or perfect good faith
contracts of insurance are traditionally contracts uberrimae fidei

Word History

Etymology

Latin, of the most abundant good faith

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“Uberrimae fidei.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/uberrimae%20fidei. Accessed 7 May. 2024.

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