Private-member
noun
1.
(sometimes lowercase) British. a member of a legislative body, especially of the House of Commons, who has no special duties and is not a member of the ministry.
private member
noun
1.
a member of a legislative assembly, such as the House of Commons, not having an appointment in the government
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noun 1. (Brit) a patient receiving medical treatment not paid for by the National Health Service
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noun 1. the practice of one’s profession as an independent rather than as an employee. private practice noun 1. (Brit) medical practice that is not part of the National Health Service