private member's bill
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Noun
private member's bill (plural private member's bills)
- (law, Britain, Canada, Australia) A proposed law introduced by a member of a legislature who is not acting on behalf of the executive government.
Usage notes
A private member's bill differs from a private bill.
Synonyms
- member's bill
- member of parliament’s legislative motion
Translations
proposed law introduced by a member who is not acting on behalf of the executive
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References
- "private members' bills" in the UK Parliament.