privy council
noun
Definition of privy council
1 archaic : a secret or private council
2 capitalized P&C : a body of officials and dignitaries chosen by the British monarch as an advisory council to the Crown usually functioning through its committees
3 : a usually appointive advisory council to an executive
privy councillor
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14th Century
First Known Use of privy council
14th century
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