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 译员圣强,国际仲裁与争端解决专业,专注翻译各种与跨境争议有关的法律文件。