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time draft

American  

noun

  1. a draft payable within a specified number of days after it is presented.


Etymology

Origin of time draft

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

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The final analysis: The Seahawks are sure to add a quarterback, and maybe two, to their roster by the time draft weekend ends, be it with a pick or as a free-agent signee.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

This is the tenth time draft legislation on anti-discrimination has been submitted to South Korea's parliament since 2007, according to Amnesty International.

From Reuters • Sep. 14, 2021

Over time, draft boards came to resemble freshman philosophy seminars in their attempts to decide who did and did not qualify for C.O. status.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 22, 2018

But not even Luck might be able to cover up the roster issues that Ballard needs more time, draft picks and money to fix.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2018

If a draft is a time draft it is accepted by the person on whom it is drawn by writing his name and date across the face.

From The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing A Manual of Ready Reference by Triemens, Joseph