1. bill of rights - Noun
2. Bill of rights - Proper noun
a statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution)
Source: WordNetAdamson, p. 63. James Madison drafted what ultimately became the Bill of Rights, which was proposed by the first Congress on June 8, 1789, and was adopted on December 15, 1791. Source: Internet
Among its provisions were a Western-style bill of rights, creation of a National Council of Democracy to oversee the guarantee of those rights, a governmental advisory board on economic and social issues, and an independent judiciary. Source: Internet
Armitage, "Global History", 93. Because the Constitution and the Bill of Rights lacked sweeping statements about rights and equality, advocates of marginalized groups turned to the Declaration for support. Source: Internet
Consequently, the English Bill of Rights (1689) declared, amongst other things: "that the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of Parliament, is against law.. Source: Internet
Billias, p. 209 In this document he cited the lack of a Bill of Rights as his primary objection, but also expressed qualified approval of the constitution, indicating that he would accept it with some amendment. Source: Internet
A consumer bill of rights could be the first step to address this problem. Source: Internet