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• Christopher Hitchens's critiques of public figures — Christopher Hitchens speaking at an engagement in 2007. English American author, journalist, and literary critic Christopher Hitchens (born 1949) is noted for his scathing critiques of public figures. Bill Clinton, Henry Kissinger, and Mother… …   Wikipedia

• PUBLIC AUTHORITY — PUBLIC AUTHORITY, in the context of this article, a term referring to an authoritative body composed of representatives of the public – whether appointed or elected by the latter – and entrusted with the duty and power to arrange various matters… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Public opinion of the 2006 Thai coup d'état — Public opinion of the 2006 Thailand coup d état was diverse. An initial public opinion poll showed support for the coup, although the junta banned subsequent polls. Bangkok residents displayed kindness to soldiers who had seized control of key… …   Wikipedia

• Public order crime case law in the United States — In criminology, public order crime case law in the United States is essential to understanding how the courts interpret the policy of laws where the moral and social order of the state appears to be threatened by clearly identified… …   Wikipedia

• public figure — Term public figure, for purposes of determining standard to be applied in defamation action, includes artists, athletes, business people, dilettantes, and anyone who is famous or infamous because of who he is or what he has done. Rosanova v.… …   Black's law dictionary

• Public speaking — Oratory redirects here. For other uses, see Oratory (disambiguation). For the 2010 HBO documentary, see Public Speaking (film). Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform …   Wikipedia

• public — /pub lik/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or affecting a population or a community as a whole: public funds; a public nuisance. 2. done, made, acting, etc., for the community as a whole: public prosecution. 3. open to all persons: a public meeting. 4 …   Universalium

• public — [[t]pʌ̱blɪk[/t]] ♦ 1) N SING COLL: the N You can refer to people in general, or to all the people in a particular country or community, as the public. Lauderdale House is now open to the public... Pure alcohol is not for sale to the general… …   English dictionary

• public — pub•lic [[t]ˈpʌb lɪk[/t]] adj. 1) of, pertaining to, or affecting a population or a community as a whole: a public nuisance[/ex] 2) done, made, acting, etc., for the community as a whole: public prosecution[/ex] 3) open to all persons: a public… …   From formal English to slang

• public — 01. City Hall has invited the [public] to view plans for the construction of a new arena and entertainment complex in the downtown core. 02. When criticizing a friend, it should be done privately, but when praising one, it can be done [publicly] …   Grammatical examples in English

• Public speaker — A public speaker is a person who makes speeches in public settings. A speaker may address a large assembly of people or small gatherings. For large assemblies, the speaker will usually speak with the aid of a public address system or microphone… …   Wikipedia