Glossary

Public domain refers to a work that is available to the public as a whole and not subject to intellectual property (copyright, trademark, or patent) restrictions.

A public easement is an easement that is granted to the public in general or to an entire community.

Public employee dishonesty coverage is insurance for governmental entities (e.g., cities, towns, counties) covering loss resulting from employee dishonesty.

Public Law 15 (McCarran Act) is a congressional act of 1945 exempting insurance from federal antitrust laws to the extent that the individual states regulate the industry.

Public liability insurance is insurance covering an insured's liability to third parties for causing bodily injury (BI) or property damage (PD).

A public officials bond is a guarantee by the surety that the specified public official will faithfully perform his or her official duties, including accounting for all funds entrusted to his or her care.

Public officials liability insurance provides liability coverage for the errors and omissions of public officials.

Public or livery conveyance use involves the transporting of people and/or goods for hire, such as by a taxi service, motor carrier, or a delivery service.

The public policy exception is a common law remedy to the employment-at-will doctrine that has been created by the judicial system.

The Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) is an association of governmental risk managers that publishes a monthly magazine, sponsors seminars and an annual conference, and provides other services to its members.