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bill (law)

Noun

Definitions

1. bill (law)
2. measure

A noun referring to a proposed piece of legislation that has not yet been passed into law. It is commonly used in political and news contexts, such as when parliament is debating or voting on new rules.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

But then the bill's revisions brought in an unexpected exception clause.

Sentence 2

Sitting at my desk, I muttered, "This bill is full of holes."

Sentence 3

He was dead serious: "If that bill passes, I'm moving."

Sentence 4

Who exactly was this bill written for in the first place?

Sentence 5

"If that bill passes, the whole system changes overnight," he said anxiously.