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redraft

American  
[ree-draft, -drahft] / ˈriˌdræft, -ˌdrɑft /

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 British  

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

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verb

  1. to make a second copy of; draft again

    to redraft proposals for a project
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Etymology

Origin of redraft

First recorded in 1675–85; re- + draft

Example Sentences

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had previously pledged to bring in the law by the 36th anniversary of the tragedy, but Downing Street then said more time was needed to redraft it.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

Next time we redraft, we lean into that feeling — a yearning — and it will sit underneath the words of everything we write for them going forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

“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 • May 11, 2023

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 • Jan. 25, 2023

I'll redraft it to indicate that we have had this additional testimony, but essentially, it will read the same.

From Wild Justice by Sprague, Ruth M.

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