Parliamentary Agents
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Persons (usually solicitors) who transact the technical business connected with passing private bills through parliament. They are required to sign a declaration and give security for compliance with the rules of parliament.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Persons professionally employed in the promotion of or opposition to private bills, and otherwise in relation to private business in parliament. Wliart. Law Lex. Business in relation to private bills must be transacted through them, and counsel inay be instructed by them. 2 Brett, Cora. 775.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Persons who act as solicitors in promoting and carrying private bills through parliament. They are usually attorneys or solicitors, but they do not usually confine their practice to this particular department. Brown.
Defined under Parliamentary in Black's Law Dictionary.