public utility
noun/ˌpʌblɪk juːˈtɪləti/
/ˌpʌblɪk juːˈtɪləti/
(formal)- a company that supplies essential services such as gas, water and electricity to the public
- Public utilities such as water, gas and electricity come under the control of the government.
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