In public, openly; before an audience or the people at large; not in private or secrecy. "We are to speak in public." Shak.

1. 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.

The public is more disposed to censure than to praise.
Addison.

2. A public house; an inn. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.

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