Legal Definitions - privy councillor

PRIVY COUNCILLOR

A privy councillor is a member of the Privy Council, abbreviated as P.C.

• John was appointed as a privy councillor by the Queen.
• The privy councillors met to discuss matters of national security.

These examples illustrate that a privy councillor is a member of the Privy Council, which is a group of advisors to the monarch or head of state. They are appointed to provide advice on matters of national importance, such as security, foreign affairs, and constitutional issues.