Per′son‐al″i‐ty (?), n.; pl.Personalities (#). [Cf. F. personnalité. Cf. Personality.] 1. That which constitutes distinction of person; individuality.
Personality is individuality existing in itself, but with a nature as a ground. Coleridge.
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. (Law) That quality of a law which concerns the condition, state, and capacity of persons. Burrill.