public interest
Americannoun
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the welfare or well-being of the general public; commonwealth.
health programs that directly affect the public interest.
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appeal or relevance to the general populace.
a news story of public interest.
Other Word Forms
- public-interest adjective
Etymology
Origin of public interest
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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However, the court said the case touched on matters of public interest and should continue to play out.
There needs to be a public interest threshold.
From BBC
News editors will be weighing up whether the public interest in showing the images outweighs any infringement of an individual's privacy.
From BBC
“These actions highlight the risks of media consolidation and underscore the urgent need for regulators and the company to prioritize the public interest and the professionals who serve it.”
From Los Angeles Times
She could not escape public interest in her life or the pain of missing Elisha.
From Literature
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