Advertisement

Advertisement

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of public-service corporation1

First recorded in 1900–05
Discover More

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.

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

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

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


public servicepublic speaking