Bill of rights Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution)
WordNet
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- a summary of rights and privileges claimed by a people. Such was the declaration presented by the Lords and Commons of England to the Prince and Princess of Orange in 1688, and enacted in Parliament after they became king and queen. In America, a bill or declaration of rights is prefixed to most of the constitutions of the several States.
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- a list of rights; a paper containing a declaration of rights, or the declaration itself. See under
Bill .
