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Bill of Pains and Penalties (A)

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A legislative act imposing punishment (less than capital) upon a person charged with treason or other high crimes.

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Bilboes
Bile
Bilge Water
Bilk
Bilker (A)
Bill (The)
Bill (A)
Bill of Fare (A)
Bill of Health
Bill of Lading
Bill of Pains and Penalties (A)
Bill of Quantities
Bill of Rights
Bill of Sale
Bills of Mortality
Bills of Parcels
Billee (Little)
Billet-doux [pronounce billy doo]
Billiards
Billings (Josh)
Billingsgate (London)