a term that is used to describe the conduct that is in violation of existing laws and is punishable by laws.

An offer of stocks and shares to the public from a company entering the stock market. The sale of shares is guaranteed by an under writer. The offer is only […]

This is a surety bond that is overseen by a principal. The company putting up the surety bond guarantees that this person will carry out their job by properly managing […]

The governement owns at least 51% or controlling share of the company. It is known as nationalisation when it is completely owned by the general public.

The policies that have been declared by the state that covers the state’s citizens. These laws and policies allow the government to stop any action that is against the publics’ […]

Any projects that will be of a benefit to the public that are partly owned by the government and partly by a private company or individual . Neither the government […]

Any property that is not owned by a private individual or a company. It belongs to the public at large and not to any one person. It covers premises and […]

A District Attorney in the US and a Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the United Kingdom. It is an attorney appointed by the government to pursue all criminal acts. […]

a register of the legal transactions, proceeding, rules and statutes, laws and regulations that is kept on file to be able to be referred to if needed.

The way a company or organisation promotes itself to the general public. It may be its workers, customers, suppliers and investors. The public relations department promotes the goodwill of the […]

the term that is used for a ruling that will affect the entire general public.

The role of looking after the public’s safety. A state, federal or local organisation that looks afetr the safety og the public. It can contain memebers of variuos organisations such […]

The sector of an economy that is not controlled by any private organisation. This sector provides the services and goods to the public that aren’t provided by the private sector […]

A service that is provided by and or supported by a government or its agencies. An agency that provides a publice service for the government or on behalf of the […]

A message that is broadcast to the general public by mass media free of any costs. There is no charge to anyone for these public service announcements.

the men and women who regulate the public utilities.

Also known as a public service utility or corporation . A company that is publicly or privately owned that will provide a service to the public. They provide transport, communications […]

The money for this spending comes from taxes that the people pay. It is used to provide defense, health, education and infrastructure projects that is paid for by the government.

An alternate name for a public switched telephone network.

This is a telephone service that provides a dial tone and communications between two parties. Any digital or analog number can be called by any party with a hand set […]

an open court where people can witness the proceedings as long as they show reasonable behaviour.

Known as a purpose trust. It might or might not be charitable. It is created to promote public welfare and not for the needs of any single individual .

A fund of money whose principal and interest monies are available for the benefit of the public. It does not benefit a single individual or company.

A UK government official who acts as a sole person who will administer the funds of small trust estates. It does not include the administration of any charitable trusts or […]

An account that stores the funds for use by public facilities such as schools, government agencies, fire, police and EMT departments, and public hospitals. These funds can only be accessed […]