Draft
/ˈdræft/
Definitions
- (n.) A preliminary version of a legal document or instrument.
The lawyer prepared a draft of the contract for review.
- (v.) To compose or draw up a preliminary version of a document.
She drafted the terms of the agreement before the meeting.
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Commentary
Drafts are essential in legal work for iterative review and refinement before finalization.
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