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Privy CouncilˌPrivy ˈCouncil noun - Freedoms may also be suspended by Emergency Regulations promulgated by the Privy Council during a national emergency.
- In 1562 and again in 1566 the Privy Council urged Elizabeth in vain to marry and secure the succession.
- In July, for example, five Catholics were appointed to the Privy Council.
- The petitioner applied to the Court of Appeal for leave to appeal to the Privy Council.
- These proposals have been approved by special general meetings of both institutes, and now only await Privy Council approval.
the Privy Council a group of important people in Britain who advise the king or queen on political affairs—Privy Councillor noun [countable] |