bona fide

adjective | \ ˈbō-nə-ˌfīd, ˈbä-nə-; ˌbō-nə-ˈfī-dē, -ˈfī-də \ | bo·na fide

1. a : characterized by good faith and lack of fraud or deceit a bona fide offer

   b : valid under or in compliance with the law retirement incentives made part of a bona fide employee benefit plan

2. : made with or characterized by sincerity a bona fide belief

3. : being real or genuine bona fide residents