Reputable
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Reputable means "worthy of repute or distinction," "held in esteem," "honorable," "praiseworthy." 123 111. 245. The term "reputable person" has reference to a person's real character as distinguished from his reputation. 165 la. 189, 144 N. W. 1021. REPUTATIO EST VULGARIS OPINIO ubi non est Veritas. Reputation is a common opinion where there is no certain knowledge. 4 Coke, 107.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Worthy of repute or distinction, held in esteem, honorable, praiseworthy. Illinois State Board of Dental Examiners v. People, 123 111. 245, 13 N. E. 201,