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 双语律师Virginia,国内知名法学院民商法专业,擅长翻译各类与公司与并购相关的法律文件。