redraft

[ ree-draft, -drahft ]

noun

1. a second draft or drawing.
2. Finance. a draft on the drawer or endorsers of a protested bill of exchange for the amount of the bill plus the costs and charges.

redraft

noun

1. a second draft
2. a bill of exchange drawn on the drawer or endorser of a protested bill by the holder for the amount of the protested bill plus costs and charges
3. a re-exported commodity

verb

1. to make a second copy of; draft again

   to redraft proposals for a project

Word History and Origins

Origin of redraft¹

First recorded in 1675–85; re- + draft

Example Sentences

Mr Ramogi argues the best option for the government is to "redraft another finance bill".

From BBC

The High Court ruled on Friday that the government will now be required to redraft the plan again.

From BBC

The tool can also redraft clauses using AI, based on its knowledge of what the firm has agreed in the past.

From BBC

“To comply with state law, every bill must return to its original sponsor so Legislative Council can redraft the bill summaries,” said the Senate Republican Leader’s office.

From Washington Times

After the first three events, teams will switch levels and redraft players, with the combined results from the two seasons determining each team’s level in 2024.

From Washington Post

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