plural of private eye

plural of private dick

(business) All organizations in an economy or jurisdiction that are not controlled by government, including privately owned businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

Of or pertaining to the private sector.

plural of private sector

Synonym of inside joke (“a joke that is understood or meant to be understood only by certain people who are aware of the details”)

plural of private detective

(law) The area of law pertaining to the relationships between private persons (natural or legal persons including corporations), as opposed to relations between the state and private persons.

plural of private joke

Property to which individuals or corporations have certain exclusive property rights, but do not necessarily possess.