infamous

UK /ˈɪnfəməs/ US /ˈɪnfəməs/
adj 4

Definitions

adj

1

Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.

He was an infamous traitor.

She is infamous for perjury.

2

Causing infamy; disgraceful.

This infamous deed tarnishes all involved.

Yes, Virginia, now Santa's doin' time In a Federal prison for his infamous crime

3

Subject to a judicial punishment depriving (the person) of certain rights (e.g. the rights to hold public office, exercise the franchise, receive a public pension, serve on a jury, or give testimony in a court of law).

4

Punishable by death or imprisonment.

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger […]

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