this day six months

== English == === Etymology === British parliamentary session historically lasted for around 6 months, with any bill that did not pass within the session would be lapsed. Delaying the second reading or third reading by 6 months would therefore very likely terminate the bill. === Phrase === this day six months (Commonwealth, UK politics, law) a motion or reasoned amendment to a second or third reading motion that, when passed, will defeat the bill.