The state of not being owned by anyone, and thus freely usable by everyone. / The state of not or no longer being confidential or secret.

One of the two keys used in asymmetric cryptography, which is published to others, unlike the private key.

(UK, formal) A pub; a British bar or tavern, often selling food and sometimes lodging; an inn.

Those members of the public who have no special role in a particular area, such as an airport, hospital or railway station; there will typically be restrictions on their access.

The science and practice of community hygiene; includes preventive medicine, health education, sanitation and environmental safety.

The professional dissemination and management of information by a person or an organization to the public with the purpose of creating a favorable public image.

A famous person whose life is the subject of public interest.

The opinion of the public, the popular view.

Public access television.

An officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations, witness and authenticate documents and perform certain other acts varying from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.