1. hallmark - Noun
2. hallmark - Verb
3. Hallmark - Proper noun
a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
a distinctive characteristic or attribute
Source: WordNetIncomprehensible jargon is the hallmark of a profession. Kingman Brewster, Jr.
Censorship reflects a society's lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime. Potter Stewart
A hallmark of sanity, Alex, is the courage to face even unpleasant points of view. David Brin
Compassion is not a dirty word. Compassion is not a sign of weakness. In my view, compassion in politics and in public policy is in fact a hallmark of great strength. It is a hallmark of a society which has about it a decency which speaks for itself. Kevin Rudd
Honesty, integrity, and accountability, the values, which should be the hallmark of this government, have instead been thrown under the bus by an arrogant majority, casualties in a misguided campaign to shield from accountability those who abuse this House. Louise Slaughter
A low-class man will just talk deeds are the hallmark of a gentleman. Swahili Proverb