notoriety

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Etymology

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Derived from Middle French notoriété, from Medieval Latin nōtōrietās, from nōtōrius, from nōtus (known), perfect passive participle of nōscō (get to know).

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Noun

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notoriety (countable and uncountable, plural notorieties)

  1. An infamous or notorious condition or reputation.

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