"public body" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: public bodies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|public bodies}} public body (plural public bodies)
  1. A formally established organisation that is (at least in part) publicly funded to deliver a public or government service, though not as a ministerial department. Derived forms: NDPB
    Sense id: en-public_body-en-noun-rVWLa8QK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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