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 House advanced the bill to a third reading on Wednesday. — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026 The third reading of real gross domestic product is due. — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 25 June 2026 The bill is now headed for a third reading and a vote scheduled for May 11 ahead of the mayor's signature. — Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 Haney’s bill is waiting for its third reading in the Assembly, before crossing over to the Senate. — Andrew Graham may 21, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for third reading

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First Known Use

circa 1571, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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