private bill

noun

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

private bill

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of private bill¹

First recorded in 1670–80

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Example Sentences

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The family might have a reprieve if a private bill.

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

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

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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.

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

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private bar private brand

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