"heads of the bill" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} heads of the bill pl (plural only)
  1. (Ireland, law) Early draft of a bill usually agreed at cabinet but not yet published. Tags: Ireland, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-heads_of_the_bill-en-noun-6FN1q6wm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Irish English Topics: law

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