First Known Use: 1561
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mala fide
adverb or adjective ma·la fi·de \ˌma-lə-ˈfī-dē, -də\
Definition of MALA FIDE
: with or in bad faith <claimed the government acted mala fide>
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Origin of MALA FIDE
Late Latin
Rhymes with MALA FIDE
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