n
the second stage in presenting a bill (1) (= proposal for a new law) to the British parliament, usually followed by a debate.
➡ note at Act of Parliament .
n
the second stage in presenting a bill (1) (= proposal for a new law) to the British parliament, usually followed by a debate.
➡ note at Act of Parliament .
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005