PERSONALITY

personality. Personality, n. the individuality of a person

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Per′son‐al″i‐ty (?), n.; pl. Personalities (#). [[Cf. F. personnalité. Cf. Personality.]] 1. 1. That which constitutes distinction of person; individuality.
Personality is individuality existing in itself, but with a nature as a ground. Coleridge. 2. 2. Something said or written which refers to the person, conduct, etc., of some individual, especially something of a disparaging or offensive nature; personal remarks; as, indulgence in personalities.
Sharp personalities were exchanged. Macaulay. 3. 3. (Law) That quality of a law which concerns the condition, state, and capacity of persons. Burrill.