final reading
[ˈfaɪnəl ˈriːdɪŋ]
nounpl: final readings
terceira leitura
1. The third and last reading of a bill in a legislative body before it is voted on for passage
The final reading of the new tax bill is scheduled for next Tuesday.
A terceira leitura do novo projeto de lei de impostos está marcada para próxima terça-feira.
2. In publishing and editing, a last review of a document or text before publication
The editor conducted a final reading of the manuscript to catch any remaining errors.
O editor fez uma terceira leitura do manuscrito para corrigir erros remanescentes.
3. A careful examination or verification of something before it is accepted as complete
The contract underwent a final reading by both parties' legal representatives.
O contrato passou por uma terceira leitura dos representantes legais de ambas as partes.
In both Brazilian and Portuguese legislative systems, the 'final reading' (terceira leitura) is a critical stage in the lawmaking process where bills are examined one last time before voting. This term is formally used in governmental and legal contexts and is essential to understanding how legislation progresses through legislative bodies.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →