1.NounThe misrepresentation of one's own true motive.
"bad-faith interpretation"
2.NounAn intent to deceive or mislead another to gain some advantage; dishonesty or fraud in a transaction (such as knowingly misrepresenting the quality of something that is being bought or sold).
3.NounA malicious motive by a party in a lawsuit, which has an effect on the ability to maintain causes of action and obtain legal remedies.
4.NounThe existentialist concept of denying one's total freedom of will.