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public bill

noun

  1. a congressional or parliamentary bill involving the general interests of the people at large or of the whole community.


public bill

noun

  1. (in Parliament) a bill dealing with public policy that usually applies to the whole country Compare private bill hybrid bill
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of public bill1

First recorded in 1670–80
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Example Sentences

The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill has been passed by the House of Commons and is now being considered by The House of Lords.

From BBC

The measure, called the Protection From Sex-Based Harassment in Public Bill, was introduced by lawmakers earlier this year.

Speaking to MPs at the Commons' Public Bill Committee, Jess Philips said: "The law should be clear to all - you cannot consent to serious injury or death, but the case law is not up to the task."

From BBC

Edwards, a Catholic running for reelection this year, didn’t hold a public bill signing, instead announcing his action through his office.

Edwards, a Catholic running for reelection this year, didn’t hold a public bill signing, instead announcing his action through his office.

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