Bill Of Privilege
Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In English law. The form of proceeding against an attorney of the court, who is not liable to arrest. Brooke, Abr. "Bille;" 12 Mod. 163; 3 Bl. Comm. 289.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In English Law. The form of proceeding against an attorney of the court, who is not liable to arrest. Brooke, Abr. Bille; 12 Mod. 163. It is considered a privilege for the benefit of clients; 4 Burr. 2113; Dougl. 381; and is said to be confined to such as practise; 2 Maule & S. G05. But see 1 Bos. & P. 4; 2 Lutw. 1667. See 3 Sharsw. Bla. Com. 289.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In old English law. A method of proceeding agninst attorneys and officers of the court not liable to arrest. 3 Bl. Comm. 289.
Defined under Bill in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In old English law. A method of proceeding against attorneys and officers of the court not liable to urrest. 3 3). Comm, 289.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
In old English practice. A kind of process which formerly was the established method of proceeding against attornies and officers of courts. 3 Bl. Com. 289. 2 Arch. Fr. 118, 119. In form, it was the same as a declaration in actions by bill, except that instead of concluding, "and therefore he brings his suit," it concluded with the words, " and ' therefore he prays relief." Id. 119.