private bill

noun

1. a congressional or parliamentary bill involving the private interests of a particular individual, corporation, or local unit.

private bill

noun

1. a bill presented to Parliament or Congress on behalf of a private individual, corporation, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of private bill¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

At least he could not reduce his little private bill for such assistance below £1600.

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It contained a number of provisions applicable to inclosures, which could be incorporated by reference, in a private bill.

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To a private bill it is thus declared:—“Soit fait comme il est desiré.”

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It is needless to trace here the course of a private bill in the Lords.

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Because they refused to deliberate on any form, this private bill was introduced.

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