privity

priv·i·ty

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Definitions of privity word

noun plural privity private or secret knowledge. 1
noun plural privity participation in the knowledge of something private or secret, especially as implying concurrence or consent. 1
noun plural privity Law. the relation between privies. 1
noun plural privity Obsolete. privacy. 1
noun privity a legally recognized relationship existing between two parties, such as that between lessor and lessee and between the parties to a contract 0
noun privity secret knowledge that is shared 0

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English privete, privite < Old French. See privy, -ity

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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