reputation evidence

Evidence of what one is thought by others to be.

• Reputation evidence may be introduced as proof of character when character is in issue or is used circumstantially. Fed. R. Evid. 405(a).

— Also termed reputational evidence. [Cases: Criminal Law 375; Evidence 106; Witnesses 333–362. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 816–818; Evidence §§ 495–497, 499–502, 504–506; Witnesses §§ 566, 585–617.]

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