Meaning of 'The common weal'
What does the saying 'The common weal' mean?
Idiom: The common weal
Meaning:
If something is done for the common weal, it is done in the interests and for the benefit of the majority or the general public.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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