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second reading in Malay

bacaan kedua

second reading in Malay: bacaan kedua. In English, second reading means in the United Kingdom 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. In the U.S. Congress, it follows the committee stage and precedes a full debate and opportunity for amendment.

Malay words for second reading

parliamentary procedure
bacaan kedua

English meaning of second reading

  1. noun In the United Kingdom 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. In the U.S. Congress, it follows the committee stage and precedes a full debate and opportunity for amendment.

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Questions about second reading in Malay

What is the meaning of second reading in Malay?
Second reading in Malay is bacaan kedua.
Apakah maksud second reading dalam bahasa Melayu?
Second reading: bacaan kedua.
What does second reading mean in English?
Second reading means in the United Kingdom 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. In the U.S. Congress, it follows the committee stage and precedes a full debate and opportunity for amendment.

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