Rep`u*ta"tion (-t?"sh?n), n. [F. réputation, L. reputatio a reckoning, consideration. See Repute, v. t.]
1. The estimation in which one
is held; character in public opinion; the character attributed to a person, thing, or action; repute.
The best evidence of reputation is a man's whole life.
Ames. 2. (Law)
The character imputed
to a person
in the community in which he lives. It is admissible in evidence when he puts his character in issue, or when such reputation is otherwise part of the issue
of a case.
3. Specifically: Good reputation; favorable
regard; public esteem; general credit; good name.
I see my reputation is at stake.
Shak. The security of his reputation or good name.
Blackstone.
4. Account; value. [Obs.] Chaucer.
[/Christ] made
himself of no reputation.
Phil. ii.
7. Syn. -- Credit; repute; regard; estimation; esteem; honor; fame. See the
Note under Character.
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