Personality
/ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal status by which a person or entity is recognized as having rights and duties.
The court must determine the personality of the corporation to assign liability.
- (n.) The characteristic traits or attributes that distinguish an individual or entity.
Her testimony revealed a strong personality in the face of adversity.
Forms
- personalities
Commentary
In legal contexts, personality refers primarily to the recognition of an entity as a subject of rights and duties, distinct from ordinary descriptive uses related to character traits.
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