'The goods.' 'The real
deal.' No bullshit.'
This term is often used in, but is not restricted
to, legal endeavors. Because of its Latin origin,
the term's connotation is one of 'seriousness'.
The term mixes
identity and credentials with
honesty and ability to get the job
done to
create a highly favorable impression.
She walked into the room, forthwith handed
the
committee chair her bonafides, a resumé
she had
worked on for hours in anticipation
of this moment of expression/impression.