first reading

noun

, Parliamentary Procedure.

1. the reading of a bill when it is first introduced in a legislative body.

first reading

noun

1. the introduction of a bill in a legislative assembly

Word History and Origins

Origin of first reading¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

Now, those lines have such a delightful form and rhythm that, on first reading, something important may go unnoticed.

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