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third readings

third readings is the plural of third reading.

Meaning of third reading

Noun

third reading (plural third readings)

  1. In the UK and various other countries, the final presentation of a bill (proposed legislation) to a parliament or legislature, or chamber thereof, which takes place after the bill has passed through all its necessary prior stages. Following a debate, members vote on whether to pass the bill, which in the UK may then be sent for consideration by the other chamber or for Royal Assent.

Questions about third readings

What is third readings the plural of?
Third readings is the plural of third reading.

Words near third readings in the dictionary

  1. third rail
  2. third rails
  3. third rate
  4. third rates
  5. third reading
  6. third readings
  7. Third Reich
  8. Third Republic
  9. Third Rome
  10. third screen
  11. third sector

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