weal2

 
Pronunciation: /wiːl/

noun

[mass noun] formal
  • that which is best for someone or something: I am holding this trial behind closed doors in the public weal

Phrases

the common weal

the benefit or interests of all members of a country or community: such things as police protection and national defence are benefits vital to the common weal

Origin:

Old English wela 'wealth, well-being', of West Germanic origin; related to well1