no|to|ri|e|ty

no|to|ri|e|ty «_NOH tuh RY uh tee», noun, plural -ties.

1. the fact or condition of being famous for something bad; ill fame: »

A crime or scandal brings much notoriety to those involved in it.

SYNONYM(S): notoriousness.

2. the fact or condition of being widely known: »

The newspapers gave the plan notoriety overnight.

3. a well-known person; celebrity: »

They…enjoy the vicarious pleasure of mixing with society notorieties (New Statesman).