GOOD MORAL CHARACTER
good moral character,n.1. A pattern of behavior that is consistent with the community’s
current ethical standards and that shows an absence of deceit or morally reprehensible conduct. •
An alien seeking to be naturalized must show good moral character in the five years preceding the
petition for naturalization. [Cases: Aliens 62(5). C.J.S. Aliens §§ 287–292.] 2. A pattern of
behavior conforming to a profession’s ethical standards and showing an absence of moral turpitude.
- Good moral character is usu. a requirement of persons applying to practice a pro-fession such as
law or medicine. [Cases: Licenses 20. C.J.S. Architects §§ 4, 7; Licenses §§ 39–41.] [Blacks Law 8th]