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malâ fide

malâ fide is the alternative spelling of mala fide.

Meaning of mala fide

Adverb

mala fide (not comparable)

  1. In bad faith.
    • Having regard to this dictum it is clear to me that the plaintiff cannot rely on negotiorum gestorum to recover damages. The gestor, ie the plaintiff, did not intend to serve the dominus, ie the defendants. The gestor did not act bona fide in the mistaken belief that he was serving the dominus. It...2001, Maritime Motors (PTY) LTD v Von Steiger and another, 2001 (2) SA 584 (SE) @ 600
    Antonyms:
    bona fide

Questions about malâ fide

What is malâ fide the alternative spelling of?
Malâ fide is the alternative spelling of mala fide.

Words near malâ fide in the dictionary

  1. Malyon
  2. Malyons
  3. Malys
  4. Malzahn
  5. Malzahns
  6. malâ fide
  7. Malé
  8. Malé Svatoňovice
  9. Maléku Jaíka
  10. mam
  11. Mam'selle

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