This word, used in the singular number, designates a nation at war with the United States, and includes every member of such nation. Vatt. 1. 3, c. 5, 70. To make a public enemy, the government of the foreign country must be at war with the United States; for a mob, how numerous soever it may be, or robbers, whoever they may be, are never considered as a public enemy. 2. A … [Read more...] about PUBLIC ENEMY
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PUBLIC FIGURE
A famous person, someone in the public limelight who is of great interest to the general public, for example a politician, a movie actor, a sports star. The commercial press is given additional liberties to report about public figures as protected by the First Amendment and is only liable for libel where the person or party making the inaccurate statement had actual malice … [Read more...] about PUBLIC FIGURE
PUBLIC GOOD
For the general public's well being and benefit. … [Read more...] about PUBLIC GOOD
PUBLIC INTEREST
An interest or issue that is of concern or importance to the community or general public. … [Read more...] about PUBLIC INTEREST
PUBLIC LAW
A public law is one in which all persons have an interest. … [Read more...] about PUBLIC LAW