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Definition of permissive bill in English:
permissive bill
noun
Britishhistorical
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.
