private detective

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noun

a detective who is not a member of an official force but is employed by private parties.

Origin of private detective

First recorded in 1865–70

Also called private investigator.

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British Dictionary definitions for private detective

private detective

noun

an individual privately employed to investigate a crime, keep watch on a suspected person, or make other inquiriesAlso called: private investigator

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