personality; character; dignity; legal personality
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
personality; character; the sum of one's disposition, temperament, and abilities
formalA psychological term referring to the totality of an individual's distinctive traits.
His personal charisma attracts many friends.
The environment has a great influence on the formation of a child's personality.
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Psychological tests can assess personality traits.
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moral character; moral quality
formalUsed to evaluate a person's ethical standing and integrity.
He has noble moral character and is respected by others.
We must not do things that harm our moral integrity.
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Betraying friends is a flaw in one's character.
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personhood; legal personality; the qualification of a person as a subject of rights and obligations
formalA legal term, often used in contexts of human rights and civil law.
The law protects citizens' personhood from being violated.
Insulting others is an act of violating their dignity.
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Legal persons also have independent legal personality.