private bill

American  

noun

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

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private bill British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of private bill

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

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private bill

The family might have a reprieve if a private bill.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023

Katie-Louise has been referred to another NHS dentist for the operation to be done under general anaesthetic but it is a two-year wait or a big private bill.

From BBC ● May 10, 2022

Senators used to be able to do a private bill that named one individual that prevented them from being deported.

From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2021

Rep. Cori Bush, a St. Louis Democrat, announced she was sponsoring a private bill seeking permanent residency for Garcia.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2021

A private bill is one which has in view the interest of some particular locality, person, or collection of persons.

From The Governments of Europe by Ogg, Frederic Austin