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infamous definition

in·fa·mous (in′fə məs)

adjective

  1. having a very bad reputation; notorious; in disgrace or dishonor
  2. causing or deserving a bad reputation; scandalous; outrageous
  3. Law
    1. punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary: said of certain crimes, usually felonies
    2. guilty of such a crime

Etymology: ME < OFr infameux < ML infamosus < L infamis: see in- & famous

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