Law Dictionary Definitions

privatum (prI-vay-t<<schwa>>m). [Latin] Private. • This term appeared in phrases such as jus privatum (“private law”). [Blacks Law 8th]

privatization (prI-v<<schwa>>-t<<schwa>>-zay-sh<<schwa>>n), n. The act or process of converting a business or industry from governmental ownership or control to private enterprise. — privatize,vb. [Blacks Law 8th]

privation (prI-vay-sh<<schwa>>n). 1. The act of taking away or withdrawing. 2. The condition of being deprived. [Blacks Law 8th]

private zoning. See ZONING. [Blacks Law 8th]

private wrong. See WRONG. [Blacks Law 8th]

private wharf. See WHARF. [Blacks Law 8th]

private way. See WAY. [Blacks Law 8th]

private water. See WATER. [Blacks Law 8th]

private war. See WAR. [Blacks Law 8th]

private-use exception. 1. Copyright. FAIR USE. 2. Patents. An exception to the public-use statutory bar, allowing the inventor to use the invention for personal benefit for more than one year without abandoning patent rights under the statutory bars. — Also termed prior-user right. [Cases: Patents 75. C.J.S. Patents §§ 107–109.] [Blacks Law 8th]