private bill

English

Noun

private bill (plural private bills)

(government, Britain) A parliamentary bill promoted by an organisation such as a local authority or company in order to obtain powers to do something.

Usage notes

A private bill differs from a private member's bill.

References

“private bill” in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press.
"private bills" in the UK Parliament.

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