| 释义 | Privy CouncilˌPrivy ˈCouncil noun    the Privy Council a group of important people in Britain who advise the king or queen on political affairs—Privy Councillor noun [countable]Freedoms may also be suspended by Emergency Regulations promulgated by the Privy Council during a national emergency.In 1562 and again in 1566 the Privy Council urged Elizabeth in vain to marry and secure the succession.In July, for example, five Catholics were appointed to the Privy Council.The petitioner applied to the Court of Appeal for leave to appeal to the Privy Council.These proposals have been approved by special general meetings of both institutes, and now only await Privy Council approval.
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