draft; preliminary version of a law, plan, or regulation
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draft; preliminary version
formalRefers to a preliminary, unratified version of a formal document such as a law, regulation, plan, or proposal. It is subject to discussion, revision, and approval. Often used in governmental, legislative, or organizational contexts.
The committee is currently deliberating on the draft of the new Environmental Protection Law.
The first item on the meeting agenda is to discuss the draft project plan.
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This draft of the traffic management regulations has been released to the public to solicit opinions.
The draft Land Management Law is expected to be submitted to the legislative body for a vote next month.
The initial version of the company's articles of association is just a draft; many parts still need revision.