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Noun Concept
Categories: Parliamentary procedure
EN
second  secondment  endorsement  indorsement  seconding
EN
A speech seconding a motion WordNet 3.0
English:
democracy
parliamentary
parliamentary procedure
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A speech seconding a motion WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
In deliberative bodies, a second to a proposed motion is an indication that there is at least one person besides the mover that is interested in seeing the motion come before the meeting. Wikipedia
One who supports or seconds a motion, or the act itself, as required in certain meetings to pass judgement etc. Wiktionary
EN
Do I hear a second? WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
If we want the motion to pass, we will need a second. Wiktionary
IS A
agreement
vote
PART OF
order
DERIVATION
second
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
EN
second, secondment, endorsement, indorsement
Wikipedia
EN
second (parliamentary procedure)
Wikidata
EN
second
Wiktionary
EN
second
Wikipedia Redirections
EN
Must be seconded, Second (democracy), seconded, seconding

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