a Able to be seen or known by everyone; open to general view, happening without concealment. (defdate|from 14th c.)
a Pertaining to all the people as a whole (as opposed a private group); concerning the whole country, community etc. (defdate|from 15th c.)
a Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the state on behalf of the community. (defdate|from 15th c.)
a Open to all members of a community; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes. (defdate|from 15th c.)