second reading

noun

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

second reading

noun

1. 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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of second reading¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

Situation accepted to extent that ten days or fortnight must be given up to Second-Reading Debate.

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