Reform Bill

American

noun

English History.

any of the bills passed by Parliament (1832, 1867, 1884) providing for an increase in the number of voters in elections for the House of Commons, especially the bill of 1832 by which many rotten boroughs were disfranchised.

Reform Bill British

noun

history any of several bills or acts extending the franchise or redistributing parliamentary seats, esp the acts of 1832 and 1867

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The new Land Reform Bill aims to make it easier for other communities to follow in Knoydart's footsteps.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill sets out some of the biggest changes to the criminal justice system in Scotland in recent times.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024

In May, the Renters Reform Bill was introduced to parliament.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill introduced on Monday did not go that far.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023

"There's your Reform Bill," shouted another, "we've put the beggars on horseback, and none's to ride but them now!"

From The Great House by Weyman, Stanley John

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