floor debateglossary / floor debate The legislative process of debating a proposed bill before an entire chamber rather than before a committee. [Cases: States 32. C.J.S. States §§ 48–50.] 词条贡献者 法律翻译Terris,毕业于欧洲顶尖的法学院,专注翻译各类与专利上诉有关的法律文件。