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character

The qualities impressed by nature or habit on a person, which distinguish him from other persons. These constitute his real character; while the qualities he is supposed to possess constitute his estimated character or reputation. "Reputation" may be evidence of character, but is not character itself. That which a person really is, in distinction from that which he may be reputed to be.

Source : William C. Anderson, A Dictionary of Law (1893)

Language : English

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