first reading
noun/ˌfɜːst ˈriːdɪŋ/
/ˌfɜːrst ˈriːdɪŋ/
- (in Britain) the first time that a bill is discussed in the House of Commons. Bills are formally announced at the first reading, and discussed in more detail in the second reading and the third reading.
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- (in the US) the introduction of a bill in the House of Representatives or the Senate, usually by reading out its name or number
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