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noun
- (philosophy) The existentialist concept of denying one's total free will, freedom of will.
- 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.
- 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).
Etymology:
- (philosophy) from French mauvaise foi (literally, bad faith), coined by existentialist philosopher w:Jean-Paul Sarte, Jean-Paul Sarte.
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