bad characterglossary / BAD CHARACTER bad character. A person’s predilection toward evil. • In limited circumstances, proof of bad character may be introduced into evidence to discredit a witness. Fed. R. Evid. 608, 609. See character evidence under EVIDENCE. 词条贡献者 译者Gloria,毕业于法国顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与企业设立相关的法律文件。