ALL meanings of cause celebre
cause cé·lè·bre
C c - countable noun cause celebre A cause célèbre is an issue, person, or criminal trial that has attracted a lot of public attention and discussion. 3
- noun cause celebre a famous lawsuit, trial, or controversy 3
- noun cause celebre a celebrated law case, trial, or controversy 3
- noun cause celebre a person, thing, or incident that has become widely known, often because of controversy 3
- noun plural cause celebre any controversy that attracts great public attention, as a celebrated legal case or trial. 1
- noun cause celebre controversial issue 1
- noun cause celebre An issue or incident (originally, a legal case) arousing widespread controversy or public debate. 0