Vanity
/ˈvænəti/
Definitions
- (n.) Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements relevant to assessing intent or character in legal contexts.
The defendant's vanity was considered when evaluating motive.
- (n.) In trademarks or intellectual property law, a 'vanity' may refer to a personalized or custom item or name, such as a vanity license plate protected by law.
The owner secured legal rights for their vanity license plate.
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Commentary
Common in character evidence contexts, 'vanity' can bear on intent or credibility; also appears in IP contexts regarding personalized or custom names or items.
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