The term 'bad faith' is used to describe a variety of behaviors that involve DISHONESTY, DISLOYALTY, BETRAYAL, HYPOCRISY, and mala fide (bad faith) intentions. It is often used to describe situations in which one party has acted in a way that is not in line with the expectations of the other party. Bad faith can also refer to a situation in which someone has acted in a way that is not in line with their own beliefs or values. In general, bad faith is an act of DISHONESTY or DISLOYALTY that is intended to deceive or harm another person.