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noun
A parliamentary bill promoted by an organisation such as a local authority or company in order to obtain powers to do something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Topics: government
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noun
An item of legislation for the benefit of a particular individual, not codified with generally applicable laws.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: government
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History
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