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

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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 21 Mar. 2023.

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