second reading

noun

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

Origin of second reading

First recorded in 1640–50

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Situation accepted to extent that ten days or fortnight must be given up to Second-Reading Debate.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 15, 1893
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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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