A bill introduced into Parliament several times between 1864 and 1877, intended to give each parish the right to refuse the issue of licences to sell intoxicating liquors.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of permissive bill in US English:
permissive bill
noun
British historical
A bill introduced into Parliament several times between 1864 and 1877, intended to give each parish the right to refuse the issue of licences to sell intoxicating liquors.