bill of privilegen. a petition of a peer demanding to be tried by his peers.
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petition of right1467
cross-bill1637
bill of privilege1763
bill of suspension1810
bill of peace1848
1763 C. ChurchillAuthor 8 Who would a bill of privilege prefer, And treat a Poet, like a Creditor.