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first readings

first readings is the plural of first reading.

Meaning of first reading

Noun

first reading (plural first readings)

  1. 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.

Questions about first readings

What is first readings the plural of?
First readings is the plural of first reading.

Words near first readings in the dictionary

  1. first rate
  2. first rates
  3. first reader
  4. first readers
  5. first reading
  6. first readings
  7. first receiver
  8. first receivers
  9. First Red Scare
  10. First Reich
  11. First Republic

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