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  1. seconding

    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. It does not necessarily indicate that the seconder favors the motion.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Seconding

    of Second

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. seconding

    In Great Britain, is a temporary retirement to which officers of Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers are subjected when they accept civil employment under the crown. After six months of such employment the officer is seconded, by which he loses military pay, but retains his rank, seniority, and promotion in his corps. After being seconded for ten years, he must elect to return to military duty or to retire altogether.

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  1. consigned

  2. encodings

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of seconding in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of seconding in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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