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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Personality \Per`son*al"i*ty\, n.; pl. Personalities. [Cf. F.
   personnalit['e]. Cf. Personality.]
   1. That which constitutes distinction of person; the
      externally evident aspects of the character or behavior of
      a person; individuality.
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            Personality is individuality existing in itself, but
            with a nature as a ground.            --Coleridge.
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   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.
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            Sharp personalities were exchanged.   --Macaulay.
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   3. (Law) That quality of a law which concerns the condition,
      state, and capacity of persons. --Burrill.
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   4. A person who is famous or notable; a celebrity.
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