Meaning Of The Word Privy council

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Privy Council
proper noun: In Britain, the Privy Council is a group of people who are appointed to advise the king or queen on political affairs.

privy council in American English
a body of advisors or confidential counselors appointed by or serving a ruler, esp. a monarch
noun: a board or select body of personal advisers, as of a sovereign

privy council in British English
noun: the council of state of a monarch or noble, esp formerly
noun: the private council of the British sovereign, consisting of all current and former ministers of the Crown and other distinguished subjects, all of whom are appointed for life

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