SECOND READING Definition & Meaning

second reading

noun

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

second reading

noun

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)

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of second reading¹

First recorded in 1640–50

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Example Sentences

The ordinance will go before the City Council for a second reading and final approval in two weeks.

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Mr Hamilton says changes are needed to provide greater safeguards, and his private member's bill on attorney powers is due for its second reading in June.

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The private member's bill will be debated by MPs on Friday when it has its second reading in the House of Commons.

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It comes as the government's Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill is set to be debated in the House of Commons in its second reading.

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The Bill is due for a second reading in April.

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