first reading

first reading noun: in the UK and various other countries, the initial presentation or announcement of a bill (proposed legislation) to a parliament or legislature, or chamber thereof. In the UK, this takes place without debate and is followed by the publication of the bill for members to examine prior to the second reading.

Noun

first reading (plural first readings)

In the UK and various other countries, the initial presentation or announcement of a bill (proposed legislation) to a parliament or legislature, or chamber thereof. In the UK, this takes place without debate and is followed by the publication of the bill for members to examine prior to the second reading.

first reading meaning in Tamil and Malay

first reading in Tamil

parliamentary procedure: முதல் வாசிப்பு mutal vācippu

first reading in Malay

parliamentary procedure: bacaan pertama

Forms of first reading

plural	first readings

Questions about first reading

What does first reading mean?: First reading means in the UK and various other countries, the initial presentation or announcement of a bill (proposed legislation) to a parliament or legislature, or chamber thereof. In the UK, this takes place without debate and is followed by the publication of the bill for members to examine prior to the second reading.
What is first reading in Tamil?: First reading in Tamil is முதல் வாசிப்பு (mutal vācippu). See First reading meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is first reading?: First reading is a noun.
What is the plural of first reading?: The plural of first reading is first readings.

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