English
Etymology
philosophy from French mauvaise foi (literally, bad faith), coined by existentialist philosopher w:Jean-Paul Sarte|Jean-Paul Sarte.
bad + faith
Noun
en-noun|-
- philosophy The existentialist concept of denying one's total free will|freedom of will.
- law A malicious motive by a party in a lawsuit. This has an effect on the ability to maintain causes of action and obtain legal remedies.
- law Intent to deceive or mislead another to gain some advantage; dishonesty or fraud in a transaction (such as knowingly misrepresenting the quality of something that is being bought or sold).
References
pedialite|Bad faith
pedialite|Bad faith (existentialism)
"Bad Faith" Defined (The 'Lectric Law Library)
ru:bad faith
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