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sec·ond read·ing

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  1. second readingnoun

    the second presentation of a bill in a legislature; to approve its general principles (Britain) or to discuss a committee's report and take a vote (US)

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  1. second reading

    In legislative procedure, a second reading is often the stage where a bill, after being introduced, is thoroughly examined, reviewed, debated, or amended in a legislative body. This process can vary, but it typically involves a detailed line-by-line examination and discussion of the content and principle of the bill. It is usually followed by the third reading, where the final version of the bill is voted upon.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of second reading in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of second reading in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of second reading in a Sentence

  1. Keir Starmer:

    I want to make it clear that Labour opposes the idea of passing the Withdrawal Agreement Bill without an agreed deal ... and Labour will vote against a second reading on that basis.

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