A female prostitute.

(law, public policy) Payment made to disadvantaged persons by government in order to alleviate the burdens of poverty, unemployment, disability, old age, etc. / government subsidy

(idiomatic) A well-known, intelligent, learned person whose written works and other social and cultural contributions are recognized not only by academic audiences and readers, but also by many members of society in general.

plural of right of publicity

(law) The right of an individual to control the commercial use of his or her name, image, likeness, or other identifying characteristics.

(idiomatic) Almost always preceded by the': the focus of public attention; the limelight.

(rare) plural of notary public

Money collected or controlled by the government or taxpayers meant for public use.

plural of public trustee

A public office which acts as a trustee, usually when a sum is required to be deposited as security by legislation, when courts remove another trustee, or for estates where either no executor is named by will or the testator elects wishes to appoint one.