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Bona Fides
/ˈboʊnəfaɪdz/
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What does Bona Fides mean?
noun
- Sincerity, good faith.
- Credentials that authenticate a person's good standing or reputation.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈboʊnəfaɪdz/
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/ˈbɑnəfaɪdz/
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From this fact it is quite apparent that they placed no credence on its bona fides.
The fact that there was such a kennel already in existence proved, of course, a strong point in favour of the bona fides of the breed.