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Thesaurus: public-service corporation

a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

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  1. n. a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
  2. A corporation, such as a railroad company, lighting company, water company, etc., organized or chartered to follow a public calling or to render services more or less essential to the general public convenience or safety.