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[priv-ee] / ˈprɪv i /




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They do not pay any rent for this central London accommodation, instead it is paid by the "privy purse", which is the monarch's personal money, to the Royal Household.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

As a widow, you do qualify for benefits that unmarried individuals are not privy to, such as a step-up in payment amount if your deceased spouse’s benefit was higher than yours.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The rise of prediction markets has created a new temptation in Washington, where the Trump administration’s fast-moving agenda is giving those privy to government information a chance to cash in on the volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

After being told that some of the judges were also privy councillors, he briefly removed his hat in acknowledgment.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

He learned how to take dictation, clean a privy, set a table, serve an excellent luncheon, and master the fine art of bread-slicing.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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