adjective / noun
public
PUB-lik/ˈpʌblɪk/
Belonging or accessible to the community generally.
Neighbors of all ages enjoy this public park together.
Etymology
The “people” in Latin populus are a community considered collectively. Something pertaining to that whole body can be shared by, open to, or involve people generally.
In context
how much public comment is allowed under Open Meeting Law I submit that your two-minute arbitrary shutting people down is in violation of Open Meeting Law
More examples
- The report becomes public tomorrow.
- The city uses public funds to repair roads.
- Members of the public can attend the meeting.
Forms
publicly adverb — In a way people can observe.