third reading
[/θɜːrd ˈriːdɪŋ/]
nounpl: third readings
terceira leitura
1. The final stage in the legislative process where a bill is debated and voted on before becoming law
The bill passed its third reading in Parliament yesterday with a majority vote.
O projeto de lei aprovado na terceira leitura no Parlamento ontem com votação maioritária.
2. The last formal consideration of a legislative proposal before final passage or rejection
During the third reading, senators discussed final amendments before the vote.
Durante a terceira leitura, os senadores discutiram as emendas finais antes da votação.
This is a formal parliamentary term specific to legislative processes in Commonwealth countries and some US state legislatures. The three-reading system is a procedural safeguard to ensure thorough legislative debate and consideration. In Brazil, similar procedures exist but may use different terminology (discussão and votação stages). The term is primarily used in political and legal contexts.
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