Infamy
/ˈɪnfəmi/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of being well known for a bad quality or deed, often involving criminal acts or severe moral wrongdoing.
The defendant’s infamy made it difficult for him to find witnesses willing to testify.
- (n.) In law, the loss of one's legal or social standing due to criminal conviction or dishonorable conduct.
The conviction inflicted infamy upon the former official, barring him from holding public office.
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- infamies
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Commentary
Infamy is a legal concept historically associated with the consequences of certain convictions or moral turpitude, often affecting civil rights or legal standing.
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