LEGAL WORD
Mala fide
Latin phrase · Administrative law
Mala fide
- Type: Latin phrase
- Area of law: Administrative law
1 What it means
In bad faith. Done with dishonest intent or for an improper purpose.
2 Use it in a sentence
The transfer order was quashed as mala fide because it was meant to punish the officer.
3 Make it stick
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