Very bad reputation; notoriety: achieved infamy as the central figure in the scandal. The condition of being infamous; disgrace: a name that will live in infamy. An evil or criminal act that is publicly known. Origin of infamy. Middle English infamie dishonor from Old French from Latin Ä«nfÄmia from Ä«nfÄmis infamous; see infamous.
â¢ MINORITY (noun) The noun MINORITY has 3 senses: 1. a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part. 2. being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts. 3. any age prior to the legal age. Familiarity information: MINORITY used as a noun is uncommon.
At the same time, the minority is the minority of the population of the USA and its representatives in the eligible bodies of power, who are normally in the opposition to the ruling majority. The minority rights imply that the rule of the majority is not absolute.The majority has to respect rights and interests of minority and, more so, it cannot violate legal norms or oppress rights of the minority. The Minority, in its turn, can protect its rights using the public counter action or the judicial power.t the same time, the minority is the minority of the population of the USA and its representatives in the eligible bodies of power, who are normally in the opposition to the ruling majority. The minority rights imply that the rule of the majority is not absolute.