noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
public knowledge; common knowledge
Refers to information that is widely known or officially made public. Often used in formal contexts such as legal, business, or news reporting.
その事実はすでに公知のものとなっている。
That fact has already become public knowledge.
公知の情報に基づいて判断する。
Make a decision based on publicly known information.