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

The family might have a reprieve if a private bill.

From Washington Times

The governor’s communications office didn’t immediately reply to an email seeking comment on the private bill signings.

From Washington Times

The City of London deposited a Private Bill to Parliament last November for approval to move Smithfield and Billingsgate markets to Dagenham Dock.

From BBC

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

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

From New York Times