plural notorieties
Definition of notoriety
1
: the quality or state of being notorious
the city's notoriety for corrupt and incompetent government— R. E. Merriam
2
: a notorious person
love to have notabilities and notorieties under one roof — The Times Literary Supplement (London)
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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The first known use of notoriety was circa 1650
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