Dupébill

Dupébill, also known as Dupé Bill, is a term used in the context of the French Revolution to describe a type of bill or decree that was passed by the National Assembly in 1789. The term "dupé" means "deceived" or "duped," and the bills were so named because they were intended to deceive the public into believing that the Assembly was acting in the best interests of the people, while in reality, they were often used to consolidate the power of the Assembly and the nobility.

The Dupébill was a key instrument in the process of the French Revolution, as it allowed the National Assembly to pass laws without the consent of the Third Estate, which was the largest and most influential group in the Estates-General. The Assembly used the Dupébill to pass a series of decrees that effectively abolished feudalism and established a new system of taxation and administration.

The Dupébill was a controversial and divisive issue during the French Revolution, as it was seen by some as a means of consolidating the power of the Assembly and the nobility, while others saw it as a necessary step towards the establishment of a new, more democratic society. Despite its controversial nature, the Dupébill played a significant role in the French Revolution and helped to shape the course of the revolution in the years that followed.