faithful

faithful
Noun: Those who believe in and sincerely practice the principles of a religious faith. Adjective: In temporal affairs, diligent, without unnecessary delay; as a faithful officer, a faithful servant, in applying to their duties. Den ex dem. Perry v Thompson, 16 NJ L 72, 73. The guaranty of the "faithful" discharge of the duties of a county treasurer, contained in the bond required of, and furnished by, him is a guaranty, not only of personal honesty, but also of competency, skill and diligence in the discharge of the treasurer's duties. The word is held to imply that the bonded person has assumed that measure of responsibility laid on him by law, had no bond been given; and everything is unfaithfulness which the law does not excuse. Thurston County use of Vesely v Chmelka, 138 Neb 696, 294 NW 857, 132 ALR 1077.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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