"second reading" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: second readings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} second reading (plural second readings)
  1. In the UK and various other countries, the second presentation of a bill (proposed legislation) to a parliament or legislature, or chamber thereof, subsequent to the initial announcement of the bill at first reading. It is the first opportunity for debate on the main principles of the bill, and in the UK precedes the committee stage, where the bill is scrutinised in more detail. Related terms: first reading, third reading
    Sense id: en-second_reading-en-noun-S6Eo8yQK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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