second reading
[ˈsɛkənd ˈriːdɪŋ]
nounpl: second readings
segunda leitura
1. The second consideration of a bill in a legislative body, typically involving debate on its general principles before it proceeds to committee or further amendments
The bill passed its second reading in Parliament yesterday with strong support from both sides.
O projeto de lei passou pela segunda leitura no Parlamento ontem com forte apoio de ambos os lados.
2. A subsequent reading of a text or document for better understanding or review
On second reading, I realized the contract contained some problematic clauses.
Na segunda leitura, percebi que o contrato continha algumas cláusulas problemáticas.
Second reading is a critical stage in parliamentary procedure in both Brazil and Portugal, where the general principles and merits of a legislative bill are debated. In the US Congress, the equivalent process follows different naming conventions but serves similar purposes. The term is also commonly used colloquially to indicate re-examining or reconsidering written material for better comprehension.
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