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bill of rights
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Definition of BILL OF RIGHTS
: a document containing a formal statement of rights <a patients' bill of rights>; specifically : a summary of fundamental rights and privileges guaranteed to a people against violation by the state —used especially of the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution
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First Known Use of BILL OF RIGHTS
1701
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Bill of Rights
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Definition of BILL OF RIGHTS for Kids
: the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
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