plural of virtual private network

(computing) A virtualized server cohosted with other virtual server instances on the same hardware.

plural of private enterprise number

plural of private-wire house

(Canada, US, finance, obsolete) A brokerage company with a telegraph line, telephone line, or electronic communication network.

plural of private branch exchange

(politics, government, business) An arrangement by which one or more private firms agrees to fund, create, or operate a facility, service, or other element of public infrastructure (such as a school, hospital, or highway) which is usually the sole responsibility of government, in return for all or some of the revenue generated by that facility or service.

(law, Britain, Canada, Australia) A proposed law introduced by a member of a legislature who is not acting on behalf of the executive government.

(UK politics) A topical question asked of the government by a member of the House of Lords, requiring an immediate response.

plural of private notice question