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.
In Chapter 11, the debtor retains ownership and control of assets and is re-termed a debtor in possession (DIP). The debtor in possession runs the day-to-day operations of the business while creditors and the debtor work with the Bankruptcy Court in order to negotiate and complete a plan.