1. A purchase made by an individual or private party rather than by a government or public institution
The military equipment was sold through a private purchase agreement.
O equipamento militar foi vendido através de um acordo de compra privada.
2. In real estate, a property transaction between private parties without public auction or institutional involvement
They completed the private purchase of the house without going through a real estate agent.
Eles completaram a compra privada da casa sem passar por uma imobiliária.
3. A retail purchase made by a consumer for personal use
The store offers discounts for bulk private purchases.
A loja oferece descontos para compras privadas em massa.