third reading

noun

: the final stage of the consideration of a legislative bill before a vote on its final disposition

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The next step is the report stage, then the third reading of the bill in the House of Commons, before moving to a final consideration of amendments and royal assent. Matt Slater, New York Times, 22 June 2025 House lawmakers approved the measure again on third reading on Wednesday, sending it to the Pennsylvania Senate for consideration, Marijuana Moment reported this week. A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 The Indiana Senate, on Monday, unanimously passed the bill on its third reading. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 The bill will need to pass a third reading in the state House and be reviewed in the state Senate before it can be sent to Moore for approval or veto. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for third reading

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First Known Use

circa 1571, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of third reading was circa 1571

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“Third reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third%20reading. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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