1º_ Theatrical expression for what happens on stage, which is also called "stage" by the tables that make it up. See on ( "above" ) , table ( "wooden ribbon" ) . 2º_ Locution for parliamentary use for what is "ready to be discussed in session". It has an English origin from the phrase "to lay on the table", which referred to the bills that were on the secretary's table to be discussed in the House of Commons.
