BONA FISCALIA

bona fiscalia (boh-n<<schwa>>fis-kay-lee-<<schwa>>), n. Public property.[Blacks Law 8th]

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BONA FIDES

bona fides (boh-n<<schwa>> fI-deez), n.[Latin] 1.GOOD FAITH. 2.Roman law. The standard of conduct expected of a reasonable person, esp. in making contracts and similar actions; acting without fraudulent intent or malice.[Blacks Law 8th]

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BONA FIDE PERCEPTIO ET CONSUMPTIO

bona fide perceptio et consumptio (boh-n<<schwa>> fI-dee p<<schwa>>r-sep-shee-oh et k<<schwa>>n-sump-shee-oh). [Latin] Hist. Gathering and consuming in good faith. • The phrase appeared in reference to the rights of a bona fide possessor to keep fruit that the possessor gathers in good faith and consumes in good faith.[Blacks Law 8th]

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BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION

bona fide occupational qualification.An employment qualification that, although it may discriminate against a protected class (such as sex, religion, or national origin), relates to an essential job duty and is considered reasonably necessary to the operation of the particular business. • Such a qualification is not illegal under federal employment-discrimination laws. — Abbr. BFOQ. [Cases:…

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