bill of rights


bill of rights

often capitalized B&R

Definition of BILL OF RIGHTS

: a document containing a formal statement of rights <a patients' bill of rights>; specifically : a summary of fundamental rights and privileges guaranteed to a people against violation by the state —used especially of the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution

First Known Use of BILL OF RIGHTS

1701

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: bill of sale
Previous Word in the Dictionary: bill of peace
All Words Near: bill of rights

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up bill of rights? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More