bona fide (not comparable) 1  In good faith. 2  Genuine; not counterfeit.
What is a 'Debtor in Possession (DIP)' A debtor in possession (DIP) is a person or corporation who has filed for bankruptcy protection but still holds property that a creditor has a right to.  It is part of U.S. bankruptcy law and is the term used to describe a corporation that continues to do business while under Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A debt generally refers to something owed by one party, the borrower or debtor, to a second party, the lender or creditor. Debt is generally subject to contractual terms regarding the amount and timing of repayments of principal and interest. The term can also be used metaphorically to cover moral obligations and other interactions not based on economic value.