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noun

the stage in the consideration of a legislative bill that provides an opportunity for debate and amendment.

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Nearby words

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  2. second person,
  3. second position,
  4. second quantum number,
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  6. second reich,
  7. second republic,
  8. second row,
  9. second self,
  10. second service

Origin of second reading

First recorded in 1640–50
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British Dictionary definitions for second reading

second reading

noun

the second presentation of a bill in a legislative assembly, as to approve its general principles (in Britain), or to discuss a committee's report on it (in the US)
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