público
[poo-bli-koh; Spanish poo-vlee-kaw]
- (especially in Puerto Rico) a taxi that picks up and discharges passengers along a fixed route.
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Origin of público
pro bono publico
[proh boh-noh poo-bli-koh; English proh boh-noh puhb-li-koh]
- for the public good or welfare.
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Examples from the Web for publico
Historical Examples
Quicquid de me fit in publico, nihil mœror; ego in quiete tandem sedeo.
History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume IIIJ. H. Merle D'Aubign
Bathroom and washstand were supplied by a rusty brass tap, placed, pro bono publico, in the corridor.
From Paris to New York by LandHarry de Windt
Senatus maestus, tamquam in publico luctu, veste mutata pro eo deprecabatur.
Selections from Viri RomaeCharles Franois L'Homond
"Publico utilitati cedet jus privatum," he said at last aloud, and opened the book.
The Knight of the Golden MeliceJohn Turvill Adams
La corte muta; in publico non si ragiona di nuove, et chi pure le sa, se le trace.
History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of SpainWilliam H. Prescott
pro bono publico
- for the public good
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