bona fide?

[Goosemaster]

I thought it meant that a certain level of achievment or stature had been reached rather than simply being an adjective describing ones own character...

anyone?

 

[loic2003]

I thought it meant legitimate/authentic...


dictionary.com?

 

[BoomerD]

From Merriam-Webster:

Main Entry: bo·na fide
Pronunciation: 'bO-n&-"fId, 'bä-; "bO-n&-'fI-dE, -'fI-d&
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin, literally, in good faith
1 : made in good faith without fraud or deceit <a bona fide offer to buy a farm>
2 : made with earnest intent : SINCERE
3 : neither specious nor counterfeit : GENUINE