Noun
true bill (plural true bills)
(law) A grand jury's document endorsing the indictment it was to decide on, indicating that a criminal trial is appropriate.
If the indictment is not proved to the satisfaction of the grand jury, the word "ignoramus" or "not a true bill" is written upon it by the grand jury, or by their foreman and is then said to be ignored, and the accusation is dismissed as unfounded. Source: Internet
If they accept a proposed indictment, the grand jury's action is known as a "true bill." Source: Internet
If the majority of them (and at least 12) thought that the evidence so adduced made out a sufficient case, the words "a true bill" were endorsed on the back of the bill. Source: Internet
The colourful outer part of the bill is shed after the breeding season, revealing a smaller and duller true bill beneath. Source: Internet
When the grand jury return an indictment as a true bill ("billa vera"), the indictment is said to be found and the party stand indicted, and is required to be put upon his trial. Source: Internet
If they were of the opposite opinion, the phrase "not a true bill", or the single Latin word ignoramus ("we do not know" or "we are ignorant (of)"), was endorsed instead and the bill was said to be "ignored" or thrown out. Source: Internet