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Independent state institution of South Africa
The Public Protector in South Africa is one of six independent state institutions set up by the country's Constitution to support and defend democracy
Public_Protector
Legislative charges against a public official
include the executive deputy presidents, provincial premiers, the Public Protector and the Auditor-General. Since 1997, members of certain commissions
Impeachment_in_South_Africa
Public Protector of South Africa
and the current Public Protector of South Africa. She previously served as Deputy Public Protector and became Acting Public Protector on 9 June 2022 following
Kholeka_Gcaleka
Alleged South African crime
questions from public protector". IOL. Retrieved 7 September 2022. Bhuta, Sisipho (23 July 2022). "Ramaphosa finally responds to Public Protector's Phala Phala
2020_Phala_Phala_Robbery
Former Public Protector of South Africa
Mkhwebane is a South African advocate and prosecutor who served as the 4th Public Protector of South Africa from October 2016 until her impeachment in September
Busisiwe_Mkhwebane
2016 South African legal case
included non-security features like a swimming pool and cattle kraal. The Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, began an investigation into the apparent misuse of
Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the National Assembly
Economic_Freedom_Fighters_v_Speaker_of_the_National_Assembly
South African politician
UMkhonto weSizwe Party since June 2024. Skosana is married to former Public Protector and former Economic Freedom Fighters MP, Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Skosana
David_Skosana
South African public lawyer and anti-apartheid activist (born 1962)
justice at Stellenbosch University since January 2018. She served as the Public Protector of South Africa from 19 October 2009 to 14 October 2016. In 1996, she
Thuli_Madonsela
Private residence of former South African president Jacob Zuma
significant media coverage and political opposition. A report of the Public Protector found that Zuma unduly benefited from these improvements and the Constitutional
Nkandla_homestead
South African dairy project
Court finding that the Public Protector had failed in her duties to investigate the Vrede Dairy Project. The Public Protector's office was ordered to pay
Vrede_Dairy_Project
South African politician and lawyer
investigation arising from a complaint by opposition MP Willem Doman, the Public Protector, Lawrence Mushwana, recommended that the Speaker of the National Assembly
Jonas_Sibanyoni
South African politician (born 1971)
Mbalula shielded Zuma in his evidence to Public Protector". City Press. Retrieved 16 July 2023. "Public protector finds Fikile Mbalula violated the constitution"
Fikile_Mbalula
President of South Africa from 2009 to 2018
beset by controversy, especially during his second term. In 2014, the Public Protector found that Zuma had improperly benefited from state expenditure on
Jacob_Zuma
South African presidential administration from 2009 to 2018
was increasingly preoccupied by domestic controversy. In 2014, the Public Protector found that Zuma had improperly benefited from state expenditure on
Presidency_of_Jacob_Zuma
South African journalistic hoax
investigation report: Public Protector, Politcsweb, January 3, 2023 MEDIA STATEMENT: Piet Rampedi reacts to Public Protector's findings, Independent Online
Tembisa_10
South African banking conglomerate
that "The public protector did not conduct herself in a manner which would be expected from a person occupying the office of the public protector." The court
Absa_Group
South African judge (born 1962)
related to an unfavourable report by the Public Protector on Ramaphosa's CR17 political campaign. The Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, objected to Ledwaba's
Aubrey_Ledwaba
South African politician
November 2018 under sustained public and political pressure, arising from a finding by the High Court and Public Protector that he had lied under oath in
Malusi_Gigaba
South African lawyer and politician
impeachment proceedings against her and remove her from office as Public Protector. When that application failed, he continued to represent her during
Dali_Mpofu
Commercial bank in South Africa
the SARB, disguised as 'lifeboats' for covering bad loans. The then-Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, issued a report which in essence validated the
First National Bank (South Africa)
First_National_Bank_(South_Africa)
South African lawyer (born 1976)
nomination to stand as a candidate to replace Busisiwe Mkhwebane as Public Protector. On 3 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Ngcukaitobi SC as an
Tembeka_Ngcukaitobi
South African legal case
2014 report by the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, had found that Zuma had benefitted unduly from the upgrades, the Public Protector's remedial action
Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the National Assembly (2017)
Economic_Freedom_Fighters_v_Speaker_of_the_National_Assembly_(2017)
South African banker, author, and politician (1948–2018)
office. In June 2017, Goodson was one of the primary motivators of the Public Protector's Report of 19 June 2017, regarding the proposal to reform the South
Stephen_Goodson
the government," is an ombudsman-type office similar to that of the Public Protector, but with much more limited jurisdiction. The focus of the office is
Auditor-General (South Africa)
Auditor-General_(South_Africa)
Zambian public referral hospital
of Health, Sylvia Masebo. LMUTH is also working with Office of the Public Protector with orienting the newly recruited health workers and other members
Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital
Levy_Mwanawasa_University_Teaching_Hospital
South African judge, lawyer and ombudsman
4 May 1951) is a South African lawyer and judge who served as the Public Protector of South Africa from 1995 to 2002. He was appointed as a judge of the
Selby_Baqwa
South African politician (born 1963)
Mail and Guardian, by 2013 Jeffery had "a history of sparring with Public Protector Thuli Madonsela over the extent of her [office's] independence." In
John Jeffery (South African politician)
John_Jeffery_(South_African_politician)
beach by the local town council in charge of the area, however the Public Protector ruled that the proper procedures had not been followed in proclaiming
List of social nudity places in Africa
List_of_social_nudity_places_in_Africa
South African politician and advocate (died 2020)
at the ANC's constituency office in Umtata. In 2016, he applied for public protector but was not shortlisted by the ad hoc committee. The committee chose
Loyiso_Mpumlwana
Adv Lawrence Mabendle Mushwana (born 3 March 1948) was the Public Protector of South Africa before advocate Thuli Madonsela succeeded him. Mushwana was
Lawrence_Mushwana
South African politician (born 1983)
for litigation. After her arrest, Moraka laid a complaint with the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela; she alleged that her arrest had been ordered by Pinky
Thandi_Moraka
South African politician (born 1951)
Public Protector's office for investigation and requested the Western Cape Legislature investigate the Premier for Breach of Ethics. Public Protector
Helen_Zille
Electoral management body for South Africa
chaired by the President of the Constitutional Court and includes the Public Protector and representatives of the South African Human Rights Commission and
Electoral Commission of South Africa
Electoral_Commission_of_South_Africa
highlighted in the former South African Public Protector's report on State Capture. In 2016, the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, investigated the Gupta
Corruption_in_South_Africa
South African politician (1949–2024)
ruled against his application deeming it unnecessary. In May 2019, Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane released a controversial report recommending that
Pravin_Gordhan
South African politician (born 1980)
state-owned Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa was the subject of a Public Protector investigation and a parliamentary misconduct finding, and in 2014 Mabe
Pule_Mabe
English military and political leader (1599–1658)
establishment of the Commonwealth of England, Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector from December 1653 until his death in September 1658. Although elected
Oliver_Cromwell
Chinese rolling stock manufacturer
South Africa (PRASA). It was reported that the future South African Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane was implicated in the deal when she worked as Counselor
CRRC
President of South Africa from 2008 to 2009
loan was controversial, and the DA called for the Public Protector to investigate. The Public Protector's investigation cleared Motlanthe of misconduct.
Kgalema_Motlanthe
President of South Africa since 2018
although he denied that there was more than one. On 19 July 2019, the Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, released a report in which she claimed that Ramaphosa
Cyril_Ramaphosa
Political controversy in South Africa
Twitter about the situation. In a report titled "Secure in Comfort", Public Protector Thuli Madonsela concluded that Zuma should repay some of the improvements
Nkandla compound firepool controversy
Nkandla_compound_firepool_controversy
South African politician and businessman (born 1964)
conflict. In 2011, after Manyi had left the Department of Labour, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela released a report titled To be or not to be in conflict
Mzwanele_Manyi
South African politician
implicated in an investigation by the Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, into the alleged misuse of public funds by the Eastern Cape provincial government
Oscar_Mabuyane
procurement of the Commission's national offices in Centurion. In 2013, the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, found that Tlakula had been guilty of maladministration
Pansy_Tlakula
Corruption where private interests influence a state's decision-making processes
Stanslaus Muyebe, the Guptas' alleged "state capture" was investigated by Public Protector Thuli Madonsela. President Zuma and Minister Des van Rooyen applied
State_capture
South African politician (born 1958)
Zungula seeks Public Protector probe into police minister's alleged underworld links". News24. Retrieved 8 July 2025. "Zungula lays public protector complaint
Senzo_Mchunu
Supreme law of South Africa
civil liberties and to sufficiently safeguard the independence of the Public Protector and Auditor-General as well as other areas of non-compliance in relation
Constitution_of_South_Africa
South African politician (born 1960)
Parliament's Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests and by the Public Protector, leading Parliament to suspend and reprimand Pule. After this misconduct
Dina_Pule
South African politician
against misconduct allegations by Zuma, leading to a highly public spat with the Public Protector Lawrence Mushwana. The Scorpions History of the African
Penuell_Maduna
South African politician (born 1968)
that office, she was investigated by the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, on charges of misappropriating public funds during an official visit to New York
Pemmy_Majodina
South African politician (born 1956)
the ANC reimbursed the state for the costs of the flight. The acting Public Protector, Kholeka Gcaleka, agreed with Ramaphosa's assessment, reporting in
Nosiviwe_Mapisa-Nqakula
Political party in South Africa formed in 2000
of defending South Africa's colonial history, and Zille apologized. Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane stated that Zille should be sanctioned by the provincial
Democratic Alliance (South Africa)
Democratic_Alliance_(South_Africa)
Deputy President of South Africa since 2023
Settlements MEC (1999–2004). In the course of a joint inquiry by the Public Protector and South African Human Rights Commission, Mashatile and other officials
Paul_Mashatile
South African journalist (born 1980/81)
so routinely that he probably doesn't know he's lying anymore." The Public Protector subsequently launched its own investigation following a complaint by
Piet_Rampedi
South African politician (born 1955)
behaviour. In order to clear her name, Mlambo-Ngcuka asked South Africa's Public Protector to investigate the issue. The subsequent report cleared her completely
Phumzile_Mlambo-Ngcuka
African Constitution to guard democracy. The institutions are: the Public Protector the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) the Commission for
Chapter_nine_institutions
South African judge
Weiner and Siraj Desai in public protector interviews". Business Day. 11 August 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2023. "Public Protector candidate says she would
Sharise_Weiner
South African politician (born 1949)
proper bidding procedures. The play was shelved in 1996, after the Public Protector published a report criticising the project's poor financial controls
Nkosazana_Dlamini-Zuma
Former Chinese railway rolling stock manufacturer
Passenger Rail Agency. It was later reported that the future South African Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane was also allegedly implicated in the deal when she
CSR_Corporation_Limited
2018 South African corruption investigation
organised and facilitated by some leaders in both the public and private sectors. In 2016, the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, launched an investigation into
Zondo_Commission
South African politician (born 1962)
charge. DA politician Bridget Masango laid a formal complaint with the Public Protector, alleging that Dlamini had lied to Parliament in May 2016 when she
Bathabile_Dlamini
The term protector lock has referred to two unrelated lock designs, one invented in the 1850s by Alfred Hobbs, the other in 1874 by Theodor Kromer. The
Protector_lock
corruption, he has been called the commercial equivalent of former Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela. In August 2017, Nombembe was re-appointed
Terence_Nombembe
South African politician (1963–2023)
Forestry and Fisheries by president Jacob Zuma. In November 2012, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela found that Joemat-Pettersson had violated the Executive
Tina_Joemat-Pettersson
South African politician (born 1967)
committee that selected Kholeka Gcaleka to succeed Busisiwe Mkhwebane as Public Protector. He also represented the National Assembly at the Judicial Service
Cyril_Xaba
South African politician (born 1965)
one of three deputy federal chairpersons of the DA. In October 2021, Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane found that Bredell had breached the Executive Code
Anton_Bredell
Indian South African business family
given enough time to respond to the public protector. In late May 2017 a number of emails were leaked to the public from the Guptas and their associates
Gupta_family
South African judge (born 1958)
recent findings by the Public Protector against President Jacob Zuma in the Nkandlagate scandal. The incumbent Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, objected
Ashton_Schippers
South African news and information website
Rampedi eventually resigned in January 2023 following a report by the Public Protector which found that the story was a lie. Neither Rampedi nor the company
Independent_Online
South African politician (born 1986)
shortlisting of Kholeka Gcaleka as a candidate for the position of Deputy Public Protector, and Gcaleka became the successful candidate in 2020. In subsequent
Xola_Nqola
American unmanned aerial vehicle
September 2025 and replaced by Protector. 16 Protector UAVs ordered for delivery starting in 2023 replacing Reaper. 10 of 16 Protectors delivered as of June 2025
General_Atomics_MQ-9_Reaper
South African attorney, prosecutor and activist
of the following committees: Joint Committee on Public Protector, Steering Committee on Public Protector, Steering committee on implementation of the new
Bulelani_Ngcuka
South African government agency
Commission. However, in May 2004, following a complaint laid by Zuma, the Public Protector Lawrence Mushwana released a report which found that Ngcuka's statement
National Prosecuting Authority
National_Prosecuting_Authority
South African businessman (born 1963)
false by the BBC as well as Independent Media's own ombud and the Public Protector; Survé maintained that the babies did exist and had been trafficked
Iqbal_Survé
South African private equity firm
Democratic Alliance member of parliament, lodged a complaint with the Public Protector. To investigate allegation of improper awards of this tender by the
Sekunjalo_Investments
South African politician (born 1981)
generate personal wealth by capturing resources. In August 2010, the Public Protector released a report which cleared Malema of involvement in state tenders
Julius_Malema
South African politician (born 1945)
March 2014, shortly before the end of the parliamentary term, the Public Protector released a report which concluded that Zuma had benefitted unduly from
Max_Sisulu
Tamil Hindu deity
Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore. The deity is revered as a fierce protector, upholder of justice and divine enforcer of dharma(righteousness) in South
Karuppannaswamy
South African politician (born 1976)
George took the unprecedented step of reporting Steenhuisen to the Public Protector on allegations that he had abused his role and unlawfully interfered
John_Steenhuisen
South African-born British lawyer and judge (born 1922)
Retrieved 29 January 2015. "Pay the debt forward: Public Protector asks her peers". Public Protector South Africa. 21 July 2015. Archived from the original
Sydney_Kentridge
South African politician
of the NEC's subcommittee on international relations. In 2018, the Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, investigated Zulu after Toby Chance of the Democratic
Lindiwe_Zulu
of U.S. Senator John Kerry Thulas Nxesi, Minister of Public Works Thuli Madonsela, Public Protector of South Africa Tony Leon, politician and former leader
List of University of the Witwatersrand people
List_of_University_of_the_Witwatersrand_people
Place in Mpumalanga, South Africa
taller than Auckland Park's Sentech Tower. "Main Place Kriel". Census 2011. "Public Protector drawn into Kriel crisis". News24. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
Kriel,_Mpumalanga
South African minister of police
dismissed. In early 2011, when Cele was National Commissioner of SAPS, the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, found that the government had leased office buildings
Bheki_Cele
Australian public servant (1875–1954)
November 1875 – 18 April 1954) was a British-Australian public servant who served as the Chief Protector of Aborigines and Commissioner of Native Affairs in
A._O._Neville
the Public Protector to investigate the allegations – the first time that it had made such a request in the post-apartheid era. The Public Protector, Thuli
Sicelo_Shiceka
Hospital in Gauteng, South Africa
hospital; this included a new 500-bed facility. In August 2020, the Public Protector found administrative deficiencies that led to inefficiencies in the
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
Chris_Hani_Baragwanath_Hospital
Israeli unmanned surface vehicle
The Protector unmanned surface vehicle (USV) was developed by the Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in response to emerging terrorist threats against
Protector_USV
South African activist and politician (born 1983)
on its proposal that Muthambi's conduct should be referred to the Public Protector. Under Van Damme, the DA continued to pursue accountability against
Phumzile_Van_Damme
Financial regulatory authority
financial services industry. In a report released in March 2019, the Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, castigated the FSB's officials for a variety of
Financial Services Board (South Africa)
Financial_Services_Board_(South_Africa)
South African playwright and musician (1955–2023)
post-apartheid government at a cost of R 14m (US$750,000), which the Public Protector, South Africa's anti-corruption watchdog, investigated. It found that
Mbongeni_Ngema
South African National Assembly committee
there are grounds for the removal of Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane as Public Protector. In February 2020, the Chief Whip of the Official Opposition, Natasha
Committee for Section 194 Enquiry
Committee_for_Section_194_Enquiry
South African politician
of the Public Protector. "Tshepiso David Humphrey Ramphele". People's Assembly. Retrieved 9 April 2023. Corruption Watch (8 July 2016). "Public submission
Tshepiso_Ramphele
South African political journalist and radio presenter (1983–2025)
major political figures, including Julius Malema, Helen Zille, and public protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, offering audiences nuanced insights into
Tshidi_Madia
South African politician
the Public Protector, and the report of the Public Protector's investigation was released in June 2018. Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the incumbent Public Protector
Lehlogonolo_Masoga
Statue of Jesus in Encantado, Brazil
Christ the Protector (Portuguese: Cristo Protetor) is a statue of Jesus Christ constructed in Encantado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The statue was started
Christ_the_Protector
South African politician and strategist
of the Presidential Protection Service, Wally Rhoode, had told the Public Protector that Chauke had met Namibian President Hage Geingob to discuss the
Bejani_Chauke
Nature reserve ion the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
was proclaimed as a nude beach in October 2014. In November 2017 the Public Protector declared that the proclamation of the beach as a nudist beach by the
Mpenjati_Nature_Reserve
English statesman (1626–1712)
who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1658 to 1659. He was the son of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell. Following
Richard_Cromwell
Supreme court of South Africa
incorrect conduct by state officials can be reported to the Office of the Public Protector, formerly called the Ombudsman. The Human Rights Commission has been
Constitutional Court of South Africa
Constitutional_Court_of_South_Africa
PUBLIC PROTECTOR
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Male
Egyptian
, a superintendent of public works.
Boy/Male
English French American
Steward or public official; man in charge.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Publicly
Girl/Female
English French
Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official. Surname or given name.
Boy/Male
Australian, Biblical, Latin, Shakespearean
Common
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, French
Law Enforcer; Bailiff; Courtyard Within Castle Walls; Steward; Public Official; Surname
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Adorable; Beautiful
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English French
Steward or public official; man in charge.
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Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Tamil
Tiger
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English French
Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official. Surname or given name.
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Indian
Public speaker, Singer
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Hindu, Indian
The Wind which Passes through East
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Public; People
Biblical
common
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Latin Biblical
A hero who saved Rome.
Surname or Lastname
English (Bristol)
English (Bristol) : variant spelling of Pullen.
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Beautiful
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Muslim
Public speaker, Singer
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Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
King of Public
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Public speaker singer
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The Best
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English
English : metonymic occupational name for a trapper, from a derivative of Middle English trapp ‘trap’.German : nickname for a stupid person, from Middle High German trappe ‘bustard’ (of Slavic origin).German : topographic name for someone living by a step-like feature in the terrain, from Middle Low German treppe, trappe ‘step’, or by a flight of steps, standard German Treppe.Thomas Trapp (b. 1635) was in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, MA, by 1659. He or his family probably came originally from Great Baddow, Essex, England.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh
Spotless; Pure
Surname or Lastname
English (Cumbria)
English (Cumbria) : habitational name, possibly from either of two places named Coal Bank, in Tyne and Wear and Durham.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Aishaanya | à®à®·à®¾à®¨à¯à®¯
Beautiful life
Boy/Male
British, Czech, Hindu, Indian
New Generation
Biblical
named; marveling; desolation;distinction, elevated;
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Delicate
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Beautiful
PUBLIC PROTECTOR
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n.
The general body of mankind, or of a nation, state, or community; the people, indefinitely; as, the American public; also, a particular body or aggregation of people; as, an author's public.
a.
Open to common or general use; as, a public road; a public house.
n.
The ventral and anterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis; sharebone; pubic bone.
a.
To give public expression to; to disclose; to publish; to speak; to pronounce.
a.
Open to the knowledge or view of all; general; common; notorious; as, public report; public scandal.
a.
Of or pertaining to the pubes; in the region of the pubes; as, the pubic bone; the pubic region, or the lower part of the hypogastric region. See Pubes.
a.
Public-spirited.
v. t.
To make public; to make known to mankind, or to people in general; to divulge, as a private transaction; to promulgate or proclaim, as a law or an edict.
a.
Characteristic of the ancient Carthaginians; faithless; treacherous; as, Punic faith.
a.
Of or pertaining to the people; belonging to the people; relating to, or affecting, a nation, state, or community; -- opposed to private; as, the public treasury.
adv.
With exposure to popular view or notice; without concealment; openly; as, property publicly offered for sale; an opinion publicly avowed; a declaration publicly made.
a.
Having, or exercising, a disposition to advance the interest of the community or public; as, public-spirited men.
n.
A public house; an inn.
a.
Of or pertaining to the pubis.
n.
A farmer of the taxes and public revenues; hence, a collector of toll or tribute. The inferior officers of this class were often oppressive in their exactions, and were regarded with great detestation.
n.
The keeper of an inn or public house; one licensed to retail beer, spirits, or wine.
v. t.
To make known by posting, or by reading in a church; as, to publish banns of marriage.
v. t.
To utter, or put into circulation; as, to publish counterfeit paper.
a.
Public-spirited.
a.
Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited project or measure.