Re-Direct
/ˌriː.dəˈrɛkt/
Definitions
- (v.) To send or guide a person or communication to a different destination or recipient.
The court clerk decided to re-direct the subpoena to the defendant's new address.
- (v.) To change the course or path of a legal proceeding or document to another channel or authority.
The judge ordered to re-direct the complaint to the appropriate jurisdiction.
Forms
- redirect
- re-directed
- re-directing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 're-direct' often implies official or procedural reassignment; clarity on the recipient or destination is advisable.
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