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public figure

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public figure  
n.  A famous person whose life and behavior are the focus of intense public interest and scrutiny.
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Main Entry: public figĀ·ure
Function: noun
: an individual or entity that has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in a particular public controversy —see also LIMITED PURPOSE PUBLIC FIGURE —compare PUBLIC OFFICIAL
NOTE: A public figure must prove actual malice in order to prevail in a defamation action.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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