Definition of mala fides in English:
mala fides
noun malə ˈfiːdeɪzmalə ˈfʌɪdiːzˈfēˌdāz
mass nounLaw Bad faith; intent to deceive.
none of the prosecutions was brought as a consequence of mala fides by the prosecutor
Example sentencesExamples
- Their statements in recent months provide irrefutable proof of the mala fides of any such legislation.
- The transcript of the bail hearing at which Mr. Goody participated shows no evidence of malice or other mala fides by Mr. Goody.
- It is not really a question of demonstrating mala fides on the part of the decision-maker, as they seem to be suggesting at page 105.
- I am not suggesting any mala fides, all I am saying is that there is a system.
- As the transaction was for valuable consideration, there is no presumption of mala fides.
- Where such alternatives are available, the Appellant will not assert mala fides.