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privity.

A divine mystery; something known only to God, or revealed only in holy scriptures.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɹɪvɪti/
  1. A divine mystery; something known only to God, or revealed only in holy scriptures.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
  2. Privacy, secrecy.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
  3. A private matter, a secret.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
  4. The genitals.

    archaic · countable · in-plural · uncountable
  5. A relationship between parties seen as being a result of their mutual interest or participation in a given transaction, e.g. contract, estate, etc.

    countable · uncountable
  6. The fact of being privy to something; knowledge, compliance.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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