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Anonymous Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

What does "I second it" mean?

Hi,

What does " I second it" mean?

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I support it. I endorse it. I reinforce it.

— Davkett

  • I support it.
  • I endorse it.
  • I reinforce it.
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3 Answers
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I support it.

I endorse it.

I reinforce it.
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It is from a parliamentary phrase-- I second the motion. In legislatures, clubs and organiztions, it is often necessary for a second member to endorse a proposal before it can be considered by the whole body present.

The origin is interesting:

http://www.etymonline.com/index.p
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It means I agree with it
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