Bonafides

What is Bonafides?


1.

'The goods.' 'The real deal.' No bullshit.'

This term is often used in, but is not restricted

to, legal endeavors. Because of its Latin origin,

the term's connotation is one of 'seriousness'.

The term mixes identity and credentials with

honesty and ability to get the job done to

create a highly favorable impression.

She walked into the room, forthwith handed

the committee chair her bonafides, a resumé

she had worked on for hours in anticipation

of this moment of expression/impression.

See bonafidic, gravitas, bonafide, bonafido


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