Nom De Plume
/ˌnɒm də ˈpluːm/
Definitions
- (n.) A fictitious name used by an author to conceal their identity.
The author published the controversial book under a nom de plume to avoid personal backlash.
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- noms de plume
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a nom de plume can be relevant to intellectual property and defamation issues, especially when determining the author's identity or liability.
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