Second Reading

Definitions

Law

  • noun a detailed presentation of a Bill in the House of Commons by the responsible minister, followed by a discussion and vote
  • noun a detailed examination of a Bill in the house of Representatives, before it is passed to the senate

Politics

  • noun the detailed debate on a bill in the House of Commons, or House of Lords in the UK, or in the House of Representatives or Senate in USA
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