Definitions for privacy
ˈpraɪ və si; Brit. also ˈprɪv ə sipri·va·cy

Princeton's WordNet(2.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. privacy, privateness, seclusionnoun

   the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

2. privacy, privateness, secrecy, concealmentnoun

   the condition of being concealed or hidden

Wiktionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. privacynoun

   The state of being private; the state of not being seen by others.

   I need my privacy, so please mind your own frigging business!

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Privacynoun

   Etymology: from private.

   1. State of being secret; secrecy.2. Retirement; retreat.

   Clamours our privacies uneasy make,
   Birds leave their nests disturb’d, and beasts their haunts forsake. Dryden.

   3. [ Privauté, Fr.] Privity; joint knowledge; great familiarity. Privacy in this sense is improper.

   You see Frog is religiously true to his bargain, scorns to hearken to any composition without your privacy. Arbuthnot.

   4.Taciturnity. Robert Ainsworth

Webster Dictionary(4.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Privacynoun

   the state of being in retirement from the company or observation of others; seclusion

2. Privacynoun

   a place of seclusion from company or observation; retreat; solitude; retirement

3. Privacynoun

   concealment of what is said or done

4. Privacynoun

   a private matter; a secret

5. Privacynoun

   see Privity, 2

6. Etymology: [See Private.]

Freebase(4.75 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Privacy

   Privacy is the ability of an individual or group to seclude themselves or information about themselves and thereby reveal themselves selectively. The boundaries and content of what is considered private differ among cultures and individuals, but share basic common themes. Privacy is sometimes related to anonymity, the wish to remain unnoticed or unidentified in the public realm. When something is private to a person, it usually means there is something within them that is considered inherently special or personally sensitive. The degree to which private information is exposed therefore depends on how the public will receive this information, which differs between places and over time. Privacy partially intersects security, including for instance the concepts of appropriate use, as well as protection of information. Privacy may also take the form of bodily integrity. The right not to be subjected to unsanctioned invasion of privacy by the government, corporations or individuals is part of many countries' privacy laws, and in some cases, constitutions. Almost all countries have laws which in some way limit privacy; an example of this would be law concerning taxation, which normally require the sharing of information about personal income or earnings. In some countries individual privacy may conflict with freedom of speech laws and some laws may require public disclosure of information which would be considered private in other countries and cultures. Privacy may be voluntarily sacrificed, normally in exchange for perceived benefits and very often with specific dangers and losses, although this is a very strategic view of human relationships. Academics who are economists, evolutionary theorists, and research psychologists describe revealing privacy as a 'voluntary sacrifice', for instance by willing participants in sweepstakes or competitions. In the business world, a person may volunteer personal details in order to gamble on winning a prize. Personal information which is voluntarily shared but subsequently stolen or misused can lead to identity theft.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Privacy

   prī′va-si, or priv′-, n. state of being private or retired from company or observation: a place of seclusion: retreat: retirement: secrecy.

U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Privacy

   The state of being free from intrusion or disturbance in one's private life or affairs. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed, 1993)

Editors Contribution(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. privacy

   Having our private life respected.

   Their privacy was important to them both.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 10, 2020  

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   privacy

   The official right for a person to control and manage with personal authority the access to their personal data, information, computers, laptops, apps, server, devices, network, online accounts or handheld device.

   Privacy in life is a legislative right as our life is our privacy, we have freedom of expression and have the right to privacy.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 12, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Isolation
   • Reclusiveness

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'privacy' in Nouns Frequency: #2893

How to pronounce privacy?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say privacy in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of privacy in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of privacy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of privacy in a Sentence

1. George Clooney:

   Both the common law and the Syariah law aim to ensure peace and harmony of the country. They are also crucial in protecting the morality and decency of the public as well as respecting the privacy of individuals.

2. David Jancha:

   The biggest concern about this facial recognition program is that law enforcement is using it without any judicial oversight. While there currently may not be an expectation of privacy…while out in public or in pictures that one posts online, the issue should be revisited by the Courts, there is also concern about having a well-funded private company doing business with our police forces and draws into question the potential harm and possible risks associated with the potential influence Amazon may have on these police agencies.

3. Robert Trump:

   Our dear father, President Donald Trump, passed away in June 1999. Mary Anne Trump, Mary Anne Trump, passed away in August 2000, all appropriate gift and estate tax returns were filed, and the required taxes were paid. Our father's estate was closed in 2001 by both the Internal Revenue Service and the New York State tax authorities, and our mother's estate was closed in 2004. Our family has no other comment on these matters that happened some 20 years ago, and would appreciate your respecting the privacy of our deceased parents, may God rest their souls.

4. Andy Robertson:

   [ Solar Orbiter cool thanks's ] ticking the right boxes for parents, solar Orbiter cool thanks's built for children rather than taking a product for adults and then tweaking it for kids. This means that they have the chance of ensuring good compliance with important regulations( such as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule in the Andy Robertson or the EU's General Data Protection Regulation for kids) for interacting with children.

5. The Danish federation:

   This device is necessary after a cardiac attack due to rhythm disturbances, christian has accepted the solution and the plan has moreover been confirmed by specialists nationally and internationally who all recommend the same treatment. We encourage everybody to give Christian and his family peace and privacy the following time.

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