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2. In British (parliamentary) English, "table" means to put a proposal up for debate.

Fri Dec 13, 2024, 11:17 AM

Dec 13

Similarly, "moot" has completely different meanings in British versus American English.

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Jamaica tables historic bill to replace the British monarchy as head of state [View all] Eugene Dec 13 OP

I am confused. I thought a bill tabled meant it was dead. ? quaint Dec 13 #1

Thank you. quaint Dec 13 #3