drafting

American  

[draf-ting, drahf-] / ˈdræf tɪŋ, ˈdrɑf- /

noun

1. mechanical drawing.

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Etymology

Origin of drafting

First recorded in 1875–80; draft + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Wordsmith AI is continuing Edinburgh's tradition as a centre of the legal industry by creating tools to help with things like contract drafting and reviews - and was valued at $100bn just 18 months after launching.

From BBC

“Judicial officers have long been supported by research attorneys and law clerks who assist with summarization, legal research, analysis and drafting assistance,” said Rob Oftring Jr., the court’s chief spokesman.

From Los Angeles Times

Then he backs toward his drafting table, sweeping away his half-finished school project to reveal a blank page and picking up a pencil.

From Literature

“We have decided, for no particular reason other than what I think is a drafting error, to demonize people who want to build rental housing for folks,” Mr. Schatz said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We were drafting a curse on you and your house in case you decided not to play with us anymore.”

From Literature