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noun
In the UK and various other countries, the initial presentation or announcement of a bill (proposed legislation) to a parliament or legislature, or chamber thereof. In the UK, this takes place without debate and is followed by the publication of the bill for members to examine prior to the second reading.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
the first presentation of a bill in a legislature
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: presentation
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