"third reading" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: third readings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} third reading (plural third readings)
  1. In the UK and various other countries, the final presentation of a bill (proposed legislation) to a parliament or legislature, or chamber thereof, which takes place after the bill has passed through all its necessary prior stages. Following a debate, members vote on whether to pass the bill, which in the UK may then be sent for consideration by the other chamber or for Royal Assent. Related terms: first reading, second reading
    Sense id: en-third_reading-en-noun-EnBjAjUJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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