third reading

American  

noun

1. the final step in the consideration of a legislative bill before it is put to a vote.

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third reading British  

noun

1. the process of discussing the committee's report on a bill

2. the final consideration of a bill

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Etymology

Origin of third reading

First recorded in 1565–75

Example Sentences

It must pass a second and third reading before becoming law.

From Barron's

They voted by 415 to 98 to pass the bill at its third reading in the House of Commons, and it is now poised to become law.

From BBC

As the bill passed, it will now be debated further by MPs in what is called the 'committee stage', then it will be put to a vote again, called the third reading.

From BBC

The third reading of the bill was the last opportunity for MPs to approve or reject it.

From BBC

The bill was supported by a majority of MPs at third reading and will now pass to the Lords.

From BBC