Also means
draft law
Usage Note
Gesetzentwurf is a proposed law before it is enacted, from Gesetz (law) and Entwurf (draft). It is masculine. It is introduced (eingebracht), debated in readings (Lesungen), and amended in committee before a final vote turns it into a Gesetz.
Examples
"Der Gesetzentwurf wurde in erster Lesung beraten."
Natural Translation
The bill was debated in its first reading.
Literal Translation
The bill was in first reading deliberated.
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