in a private capacity
1private capacity — The capacity in which a municipal corporation operates where not engaged as an arm of the state in a governmental capacity. The capacity in which a municipal corporation operates where it enters into the business of furnishing water, lights,… …
2capacity — ca·pac·i·ty n pl ties 1: a qualification, power, or ability (as to give consent or make a testament) created by operation of law 2: an individual s ability or aptitude; esp: mental ability as it relates to responsibility for the commission of a… …
3private — ► ADJECTIVE 1) for or belonging to one particular person or group only. 2) (of a service or industry) provided by an individual or commercial company rather than the state. 3) (of thoughts, feelings, etc.) not to be shared or revealed. 4) (of a… …
4private function — The function of a municipal corporation in the exercise of powers conferred upon it, not primarily or chiefly from considerations connected with the government of the state at large, but for the private advantage of the compact community which is …
5private — 1. adjective 1) his private plane Syn: personal, own, individual, special, exclusive, privately owned Ant: public 2) private talks Syn: confidential, secr …
6private duty — A duty owed by an individual under particular circumstances. The duty of a municipality operating in a private capacity. See private capacity …
7private — 1. adjective 1) his private plane Syn: personal, own, special, exclusive 2) private talks Syn: confidential, secret, classified 3) private thoughts Syn …
8private powers — The powers of a municipality exercised for the advantage of the inhabitants of the municipality as such, and of itself as a legal personality, not powers exercised in a governmental capacity as a political subdivision of the state. Winona v… …
9private wrong — noun : a civil injury affecting an individual or person but not the community generally : a wrong for which an individual has legal redress compare public wrong * * * private wrong noun An injury done to an individual in his or her private… …
10Capacity building — often refers to assistance which is provided to entities, usually developing country societies, which have a need to develop a certain skill or competence, or for general upgrading of performance ability. Most capacity is built by societies… …
