Legal Definitions - house of ill fame

A house of ill fame is another term for a brothel or a disorderly house where prostitution takes place. It is a place where people pay for sexual services.

• A brothel in the red-light district of the city is an example of a house of ill fame.
• A massage parlor that offers sexual services is also considered a house of ill fame.

These examples illustrate that a house of ill fame is a place where prostitution is conducted for financial gain.