Private Eye
/ˈpraɪvɪt aɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A private detective or investigator, often hired to obtain information or evidence in legal matters.
The private eye was employed to gather facts for the lawsuit.
Forms
- private eye
- private eyes
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Commentary
Commonly used informally; in legal contexts, 'private investigator' is the preferred formal term.
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