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1.  ''Ownership - control.''
1.  ''Ownership - control.''


Owned or controlled by the state.
Owned or controlled by the state, whether directly or indirectly.


For example, the ''public sector'' of the economy.
For example, the ''public sector'' of the economy.
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Digital public money]]
* [[Initial public offering]]  (IPO)
* [[Initial public offering]]  (IPO)
* [[Legislation]]
* [[Legislation]]
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* [[Public key infrastructure]]
* [[Public key infrastructure]]
* [[Public limited company]]
* [[Public limited company]]
* [[Public money]]
* [[Public Pfandbrief]]
* [[Public Pfandbrief]]
* [[Public private partnership]]
* [[Public private partnership]]

Latest revision as of 10:17, 11 June 2024

1. Ownership - control.

Owned or controlled by the state, whether directly or indirectly.

For example, the public sector of the economy.


2. Ownership - control.

Potentially available for part-ownership - or control - by any member of the public.

For example, a public company.


3. Services - information - offerings.

Relating to a service, information or offering available to the public generally.

For example, a public bond.


4. Law.

Relating to states, and relations between states, rather than individuals, companies or other non-governmental entities.

For example, public international law (contrasted with private international law).


5. Legislation.

Originating with the government, rather than an individual member of the legislature.

For example, a Public Bill (contrasted with a Private Bill).


See also