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privity

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈpɹɪvɪti/
  • rhymes with -ɪvɪti

1

noun

Meaning 1

A divine mystery; something known only to God, or revealed only in holy scriptures.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Privacy, secrecy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A private matter, a secret.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable

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4

noun

Meaning 4

The genitals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, countable, in-plural, uncountable

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5

noun

Meaning 5

A relationship between parties seen as being a result of their mutual interest or participation in a given transaction, e.g. contract, estate, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: law

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6

noun

Meaning 6

The fact of being privy to something; knowledge, compliance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman priveté, privitee et al., Old French priveté, from privé + -té.