privy
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priv·y
(prĭv′ē)adj.
1. Made a participant in knowledge of something private or secret: was privy to classified information.
2. Belonging or proper to a person, such as the British sovereign, in a private rather than official capacity.
3. Secret; concealed.
n. pl. priv·ies
1.
a. An outdoor toilet; an outhouse.
b. A toilet.
2. Law One in privity with another.
[Middle English prive, from Old French, from Latin prīvātus, private, from prīvus, single, alone; see per in Indo-European roots.]
privy
(ˈprɪvɪ)adj, privier or priviest
1. (foll by: to) participating in the knowledge of something secret
2. archaic secret, hidden, etc
3. archaic of or relating to one person only
n, pl privies
4. a lavatory, esp an outside one
5. (Law) law a person in privity with another. See privity1
[C13: from Old French privé something private, from Latin prīvātus private]
priv•y
(ˈprɪv i)adj. priv•i•er, priv•i•est, adj.
1. participating in the knowledge of something private or secret (usu. fol. by to): Many people were privy to the plot.
2. private; assigned to private uses.
3. belonging or pertaining to some particular person, esp. a sovereign.
4. secret, concealed, hidden, or secluded.
5. acting or done in secret.
n. 7. Law. a person who participates directly in or has an interest in a legal transaction.
[1175–1225; Middle English prive < Old French: private (adj.), close friend, private place (n.) < Latin prīvātus private]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() head - (nautical) a toilet on board a boat or ship public convenience, public lavatory, public toilet, restroom, toilet facility, wash room, comfort station, convenience - a toilet that is available to the public room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view" commode, crapper, potty, pot, throne, toilet, stool, can - a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination washroom - a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place) |
2. | ![]() outbuilding - a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building | |
Adj. | 1. | privy - hidden from general view or use; "a privy place to rest and think"; "a secluded romantic spot"; "a secret garden" private - confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy; "a private place"; "private discussions"; "private lessons"; "a private club"; "a private secretary"; "private property"; "the former President is now a private citizen"; "public figures struggle to maintain a private life" |
2. | privy - (followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known; "privy to the details of the conspiracy" informed - having much knowledge or education; "an informed public"; "informed opinion"; "the informed customer" |
privy
noun
adjective
1. (with to) informed of, aware of, in on, wise to (slang), hip to (slang), switched-on to (informal), in the loop, apprised of, cognizant of, in the know about (informal), sussed of (Brit. slang) Only three people were privy to the facts.
privy
adjectiveTranslations
خاص، سِرّي، مُطَّلِع على السِّر
tajná rada
rådgivergruppe
slaptoji taryba
slepenā padome
danışmanlar kurulu
privy
[ˈprɪvɪ]A. ADJ to be privy to sth → estar al tanto or enterado de algo
C. CPD Privy Council N (Brit) → consejo m privado (del monarca) → Consejo m de Estado
Privy Councillor N (Brit) → consejero/a m/f privado/a (del monarca) → consejero/a m/f de Estado
Privy Purse N (Brit) → gastos mpl personales del monarca
Privy Councillor N (Brit) → consejero/a m/f privado/a (del monarca) → consejero/a m/f de Estado
Privy Purse N (Brit) → gastos mpl personales del monarca
PRIVY COUNCIL
El consejo de asesores de la Corona, conocido como Privy Council, tuvo su origen en la época de los normandos, y fue adquiriendo mayor importancia hasta ser substituido en 1688 por el actual Consejo de Ministros Cabinet. Hoy día sigue existiendo con un carácter fundamentalmente honorífico que se concede de forma automática a los ministros del gobierno, así como a otras personalidades políticas, eclesiásticas y jurídicas.
privy
[ˈprɪvi] adjto be privy to sth [+ information, facts] → être au courant de qchprivy council n → conseil privé
privy
(ˈprivi) : privy council a group of statesmen appointed as advisers to a king or queen.