单词 | omnibus bill |
释义 | > as lemmasomnibus bill 1. Relating to, covering, or comprising several disparate or unrelated items. Frequently (esp. North American) designating legislative documents, as omnibus bill, etc. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > kind or sort > generality > condition or state of being inclusive > [adjective] > inclusive or comprehensive > including a large number of things omnibus1842 1842 Congress. Globe 27th Congress 2 Sess. App. 661/1 These two articles..were caught in the omnibus, or dragnet section, which is placed in the rear of the bill. 1850 Congress. Globe 31st Congress 1 Sess. App. 524/1 I am opposed to all omnibus bills, and all amalgamation projects. 1889 Echo 16 Nov. 2/3 Each man pays an ‘omnibus’ contribution of a shilling a week for benefits. 1928 Daily Express 7 Aug. 7/3 An ‘omnibus film’ is one of which the title is capable of expressing a group of ideas, while being an idea in itself. ‘Mayfair’ and ‘Bow Bells’..are obviously good omnibus titles. 1972 N.Y. Law Jrnl. 10 Oct. 18/9 Defendant's omnibus motion is disposed of as hereinafter indicated. 1984 Spectator 13 Jan. 43 The big omnibus shows, of the kind that have Vic Oliver do everything except juggle. 2001 Independent 21 Mar. (Business Review section) 1/4 They are all after the holy grail of an integrated ‘omnibus’ account for cash management and stocks and shares. < as lemmas |
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