public-service corporation

[ puhb-lik-sur-vis ]

noun

1. a private or quasi-private corporation chartered to provide an essential commodity or service to the public.

public-service corporation

noun

1. a private corporation that provides services to the community, such as telephone service, public transport

Word History and Origins

Origin of public-service corporation¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Under our laws the right of a public service corporation to occupy the public streets is based upon a franchise from the city.

From Project Gutenberg

A public service corporation, being constantly asked for favors, is a continuing opportunity for the political manipulator.

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Current bought from the Public Service Corporation cost from 10 to 12 cents per kw-hr.

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