women's bill
/ˈwɪmɪnz bɪl/noun phrase★Intermediate
⚖️Law
formal
A legislative proposal or law specifically addressing women's rights, equality, or issues affecting women.
The new women's bill includes provisions for paid parental leave.
This law now requires employers to provide paid leave for new parents.
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Often refers to bills addressing gender pay gaps, reproductive rights, or workplace protections.
Collocations
women's bill of rightsa comprehensive legal document outlining women's rightspass a women's billto successfully enact legislation benefiting women
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equal rights amendmentphrase
a proposed amendment to a constitution ensuring gender equality
💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
This phrase is typically used in formal political or legal discussions.
⚡Gold Rule
Precision
Always specify the type of women's bill (e.g., healthcare, workplace, education).
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'women' (plural of 'woman') and 'bill' (a proposed law).
📝Usage Notes
Common in political and legal contexts to describe laws promoting women's rights.
Word Breakdown
women's
relating to women
possessive adjectivebill
a proposed law
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