first reading

The initial presentation or consideration of a bill or legislative proposal before a formal debate or vote in a parliamentary or governmental body.

• 🇩🇪Erste Beratung oder Vorstellung eines Gesetzentwurfs in einem Parlament oder einer Regierungsbehörde, bevor offizielle Debatten oder Abstimmungen stattfinden.

1. Initial legislative stage C1 formal

   The first formal presentation of a bill in a legislative body, often without debate, to introduce it for consideration.

   • The bill passed its first reading in the House of Commons yesterday.
   • During the first reading, the minister outlined the main objectives of the proposed law.
   • The opposition requested a delay after the first reading to study the details.

   🇩🇪Erste Lesung

2. First interpretation of a text B2 formal

   The initial attempt to understand or interpret a written work, such as a poem, contract, or scripture.

   • A first reading of the poem suggests it is about loss, but deeper meanings emerge later.
   • The lawyer gave a first reading of the contract to identify any obvious issues.
   • After a first reading of the instructions, the task seemed simple.

   🇩🇪Erstlesung