privity
A relationship between parties seen as being a result of their mutual interest or…A relationship between parties seen as being a result of their mutual interest or participation in a given transaction, e.g. contract, estate, etc.
Meaning
6 senses(countable, uncountable)A relationship between parties seen as being a result of their mutual interest or participation in a given transaction, e.g. contract, estate, etc.
(countable, uncountable)The fact of being privy to something; knowledge, compliance.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)A divine mystery; something known only to God, or revealed only in holy scriptures.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)Privacy, secrecy.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)A private matter, a secret.
(archaic, countable, in the plural, uncountable)The genitals.
Origin
From Anglo-Norman priveté, privitee et al., Old French priveté, from privé + -té.From Anglo-Norman priveté, privitee et al., Old French priveté, from privé + -té.
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plural: privitiesWord family
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