mala fides

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[Latin, Bad faith.]

A mala fide purchaser is one who buys property from another with the knowledge that it has been stolen. In contrast, a bona fide purchaser is one who does so with no knowledge that the seller lacks good title to the property.

See also: bad faith

MALA FIDES. Bad faith. It is opposed to bona fides, good faith.

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