Define: B.F.

B.F. is short for bonum factum, which translates to “good deed” in Latin. BFOQ represents bona fide occupational qualification, which refers to a necessary requirement for a job to be performed effectively. BFP denotes a bona fide purchaser, someone who purchases something in good faith and without knowledge of its illegal acquisition. BHC stands for bank holding company, a company that possesses one or more banks. BIA is an abbreviation for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, a government agency that collaborates with Native American tribes. Bias signifies a preference or prejudice towards something or someone. Various types of bias exist, including actual bias, which involves genuine prejudice, and implied bias, which arises from one’s experiences or relationships and may suggest potential prejudice. Judicial bias occurs when a judge favors one party in a case, although this alone typically does not disqualify them unless it stems from personal reasons.

B. F. stands for “bonum factum,” which translates to a good deed or a good act. BFOQ represents Bona fide occupational qualification, BFP stands for Bona fide purchaser, BHC refers to Bank holding company, and BIA stands for Bureau of Indian Affairs. Bias refers to a person’s inclination, prejudice, or preference towards a specific individual or subject. For instance, if a juror exhibits bias towards a defendant, it may result in a challenge for cause. Actual bias refers to a genuine prejudice held by a judge, juror, witness, or any other individual against a person or relevant subject. Implied bias, on the other hand, is a prejudice inferred from the experiences or relationships of a judge, juror, witness, or any other person. Judicial bias pertains to a judge’s bias towards one or more parties in a case they preside over. However, this bias is typically insufficient to disqualify a judge from presiding over a case. To warrant disqualification or recusal, the judge’s bias usually needs to be personal or based on some extrajudicial reason. An example of bias could be a hiring manager who favors candidates from a specific race or gender, even if they are less qualified than other candidates. This bias can result in discrimination and unfair hiring practices. This example demonstrates how bias can lead to unfair treatment and discrimination, which goes against the concept of a good deed or a good act (bonum factum).

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This glossary post was last updated: 17th April 2024.