Definition for

notoriety


The state or character of being notorious; the character of being publicly or generally, and especially unfavorably, known; notoriousness: as, the notoriety of a crime.

One who is notorious or well-known.

noun – The quality or condition of being notorious; the state of being generally or publicly known; -- commonly used in an unfavorable sense.

noun – The condition of being infamous or notorious.

noun – the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

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