Bill

Bill, in its general acceptance, means a formal written paper or statement of any kind; originally, it was applied to any sealed document, being derived from Lat. bulla, 'a seal' (Middle English, bille; English Law Latin, billa). It has a number of technical applications, for which see the articles that immediately follow, as also PARLIAMENT; RIGHTS, BILL OF; INDEMNITY; EXCHEQUER BILLS; ATTAINER.