Definition of PRIVITY

privity

Meanings

Plural: privities

Noun

  • A divine mystery; something known only to God, or revealed only in holy scriptures.
  • Privacy, secrecy.
  • A private matter, a secret.
  • The genitals.
  • A relationship between parties seen as being a result of their mutual interest or participation in a given transaction, e.g. contract, estate, etc.
  • The fact of being privy to something; knowledge, compliance.

Origin / Etymology

From Anglo-Norman priveté, privitee et al., Old French priveté, from privé + -té.

Scrabble Score: 15

privity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
privity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
privity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

privity is a valid Words With Friends word