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second readings

second readings is the plural of second reading.

Meaning of second reading

Noun

second reading (plural second readings)

  1. 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.

Questions about second readings

What is second readings the plural of?
Second readings is the plural of second reading.

Words near second readings in the dictionary

  1. second quest
  2. second quests
  3. second rate
  4. second rates
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  7. Second Red Scare
  8. Second Reich
  9. Second Republic
  10. second row
  11. second screen

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