(in some German universities) A lecturer who may teach without supervision by a professor

(computing) A virtualized server cohosted with other virtual server instances on the same hardware.

plural of privatdozent

In some European countries, an academic who holds all formal qualifications (doctorate and habilitation) to become a tenured university professor.

(Canada, US, finance, obsolete) A brokerage company with a telegraph line, telephone line, or electronic communication network.

plural of private-wire house

(law) A privilege given to lawmakers to prevent them from being sued for libel or slander due to statements made on the floor, regardless of whether they were made in good faith.

(law, Britain, Canada, Australia) A proposed law introduced by a member of a legislature who is not acting on behalf of the executive government.

plural of privado

Alternative form of public-private partnership