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

In May, France's lower house of parliament approved a right-to-die bill in a first reading.

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In the same session, the Knesset also approved the first reading of another controversial bill allowing the Israeli government to close a foreign media outlet without court approval.

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A bill proposing the death penalty for "terrorists" passed a first reading in Israel's parliament on Monday -- a measure that could apply to Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis.

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The National Security Committee approved the amendment to the penal code, which will now be passed onto the parliament for its first reading.

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"Once they heard the first reading in rehearsal," recalled Scales, "they were sold on the idea."

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