Public Figure Definition
noun
A famous person whose life and behavior are the focus of intense public interest and scrutiny.
American Heritage
A person who is determined to be sufficiently well-known or famous as to prevail in a lawsuit for libel or slander only when the defendant is shown to have acted with malice.
American Heritage
A person who is famous or notorious or who has willingly become involved with a public issue or controversy,
Webster's New World Law
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