(law) A category of law governing the relationship between the state on the one hand and persons (citizens or legal persons including corporations) on the other. Constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law are some of the major subdivisions of public law.

plural of public key

plural of public officer

plural of public office

(government) A position or occupation established by law or by the act of a government body, for the purpose of exercising the authority of the government in the service of the public.

one who holds public office; an official or employee of the government.

(uncountable) The general welfare of the people; the best interests of the community. / (economics, countable) A good that is non-rivalrous and non-excludable.

(idiomatic, intransitive) To make something public; to announce publicly or to the press. / (idiomatic, intransitive, business, finance) To launch an initial public offering.

A staged marketing event used to garner publicity.

(US) A service performed for the public good, especially by a nonprofit organization but sometimes also provided by a for-profit enterprise or a trade association.