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pri⋅va⋅cy

  [prahy-vuh-see; Brit. also priv-uh-see]
–noun, plural -cies.
1. the state of being private; retirement or seclusion.
2. the state of being free from intrusion or disturbance in one's private life or affairs: the right to privacy.
3. secrecy.
4. Archaic. a private place.
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Origin:
1400–50; late ME privace. See private, -acy
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pri·va·cy   (prī'və-sē)   
n.  

    1. The quality or condition of being secluded from the presence or view of others.

    2. The state of being free from unsanctioned intrusion: a person's right to privacy.

  2. The state of being concealed; secrecy.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: pri·va·cy
Function: noun
: freedom from unauthorized intrusion : state of being let alone and able to keep certain esp. personal matters to oneself —see also EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY, INVASION OF PRIVACY privacy interest at INTEREST 3b, RIGHT OF PRIVACY Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade in the IMPORTANT CASES section
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Computing Dictionary

privacy
Where only the intended recipients can read a message.

The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © 1993-2007 Denis Howe
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