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May 27, 2012
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Pub'lic En'emy Num'ber One'




1. (not in official use) a criminal at the top of the FBI's list of the ten most wanted criminals.
2. a major menace to public safety, health, etc.: Cancer is Public Enemy Number One. Also,Public Enemy Number 1,Public Enemy No. 1.

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