third reading
Americannoun
noun
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the process of discussing the committee's report on a bill
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the final consideration of a bill
Etymology
Origin of third reading
First recorded in 1565–75
Example Sentences
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Most bills are passed after a third reading, which for this proposed law could take place by the end of this year, legal experts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
A third reading of the bill was scheduled for Wednesday, but the government has confirmed the remaining stages will now take place next Monday, allowing time for amendments to be considered.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
It must pass a second and third reading before becoming law.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025
Although Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili would veto the law if it is passed by parliament in the third reading, the ruling party can override the veto by collecting 76 votes.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2024
After my third reading of The Well of Loneliness I became a bleeding heart for the downtrodden misunderstood lesbians.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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