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A quick definition of soit baile aux commons:
Term: Soit baile aux commons
Definition: Soit baile aux commons is a phrase in Law French that means "let it be delivered to the commons." It is usually written on a bill that is sent to the House of Commons.
This phrase is used to indicate that the bill should be delivered to the House of Commons for their consideration and action. It is a formal way of acknowledging that the bill has been received and is being passed on to the appropriate body for further review.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: Soit baile aux commons
Definition: Soit baile aux commons is a phrase used in
Law French to indicate that a bill has been sent to the House of Commons. It means "let it be delivered to the commons." This phrase is often written on the bill itself as an
endorsement.
Example: The House of Lords passed a bill and sent it to the House of Commons with the phrase "soit baile aux commons" written on it.
Explanation: This example shows how the phrase is used to indicate that a bill has been sent to the House of Commons. The House of Lords has passed the bill and now it is the turn of the House of Commons to consider it.
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