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cause célèbre
(kôzˌ sə-lĕbˈ, kōzˌ sā-lĕbˈrə)
noun pl. causes cé·lè·bres (kôzˌ sə-lĕbˈ, kōzˌ sā-lĕbˈrə)- An issue arousing widespread controversy or heated public debate.
- A celebrated legal case.
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