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publicity definition

pub·lic·ity (pub lis′ə tē)

noun

  1. the state of being public, or commonly known or observed
  2. ☆
    1. any information, promotional material, etc. which brings a person, place, product, or cause to the notice of the public
    2. the work or business of preparing and disseminating such material
  3. notice by the public
  4. any procedure or act that seeks to gain this

Etymology: Fr publicité

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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