privacy
pri·va·cy
noun \ˈprī-və-sē, especially British ˈpri-\ plural pri·va·cies
Definition of PRIVACY
1
a : the quality or state of being apart from company or observation : seclusion b : freedom from unauthorized intrusion <one's right to privacy>
2
archaic : a place of seclusion
Examples of PRIVACY
- She went upstairs for some privacy.
- Celebrities have a right to privacy.
First Known Use of PRIVACY
15th century
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