the Privy Council

noun

: the group of people chosen by the British king or queen to serve as advisers

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In March, the Privy Council in London overturned the conviction, citing alleged juror misconduct, The New York Times reports. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024 In March 2024, the Privy Council of the United Kingdom overturned the convictions and sent the case back to the Court of Appeal to decide whether it would be retried. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2024

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“The Privy Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Privy%20Council. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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