private member's bill
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English[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Audio (General Australian): (file)
Noun[edit]
private member's bill (plural private member's bills)
- (law, British, Canada, Australia) A proposed law introduced by a member of a legislature who is not acting on behalf of the executive government.
- Synonym: member's bill
Usage notes[edit]
- A private member's bill differs from a private bill.
Translations[edit]
proposed law introduced by a member who is not acting on behalf of the executive
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References[edit]
- "private members' bills" in the UK Parliament.