Draft
/ˈdræft/
Definitions
- (n.) A preliminary version of a legal document subject to revision before finalization.
The attorney prepared a draft of the contract for client review.
- (n.) An order for payment drawn by one party on another, commonly used in negotiable instruments.
She accepted a bank draft as payment for the goods.
- (v.) The act of preparing a preliminary version of a legal document.
The lawyer drafted the terms of the agreement.
Commentary
In legal drafting, clarity and precision at the draft stage are critical to preventing ambiguity in the final document.