private bill

noun

Meaning

A parliamentary bill promoted by an organisation such as a local authority or company in order to obtain powers to do something.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

private member's bill(English)member's bill(English)housekeeping bill(English)exchequer bill(English)bill(English)crossbill(English)secondary legislation(English)billpaying(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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