private bill
private bill · private bills
A parliamentary bill promoted by an organisation such as a local authority or company…A parliamentary bill promoted by an organisation such as a local authority or company in order to obtain powers to do something.
Meaning
2 senses(UK)A parliamentary bill promoted by an organisation such as a local authority or company in order to obtain powers to do something.
(US)An item of legislation for the benefit of a particular individual, not codified with generally applicable laws.
Forms
plural: private bills| Singular | private bill |
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