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Errors in drafting laws
Drafting errors sometimes occur in legislation. Usually these errors are minor, such as incorrect punctuation or capitalization, and the meaning is unaffected
Legislative_drafting_error
Intention of a law passed by a legislature
been a legislative drafting error. The courts have repeatedly held that when a statute is clear and unambiguous, the inquiry into legislative intent ends
Legislative_intent
American law professor
Duane has also written about his views that there are bizarre legislative drafting errors in the Virginia Statute on Privileged Marital Communications
James_Joseph_Duane
State agency in Nevada, United States
such as the Political History of Nevada. During legislative sessions, the bureau provides bill drafting services, committee staffing, floor support, and
Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau
Nevada_Legislative_Counsel_Bureau
American politician
property tax relief for Linn County residents by correcting a legislative drafting error permanently; appropriation for regional Adolescent Drug & Alcohol
Mae_Yih
Concept from US criminal law
interest in the statutory procedural protections. There were legislative drafting errors in the statute's drug-testing provisions and in the reference
Federal probation and supervised release in the United States
Federal_probation_and_supervised_release_in_the_United_States
Australian Commonwealth government agency
initially responsible for drafting both primary and delegated legislation, and for printing laws. However, in 1973 the function of drafting delegated legislation
Office of Parliamentary Counsel (Australia)
Office_of_Parliamentary_Counsel_(Australia)
Three regimes of revolutionary and early Napoleonic France (1792–1804)
of this assembly would expand, as it would later be tasked with drafting legislative texts, the sénatus-consultes, established by the Constitution of
French_First_Republic
Failed bill of the UK Parliament
controversially drafted in secret by Gladstone, who excluded both Irish MPs and his own ministry from participating in the drafting. The decision led
Government of Ireland Bill 1893
Government_of_Ireland_Bill_1893
Election in India
Legislative Assembly elections were held in Bihar from 6 and 11 November 2025, to elect the 243 members of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. The votes were
2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election
2025_Bihar_Legislative_Assembly_election
Far-right political party in Colombia
election to the 1991 National Constituent Assembly, which was tasked with drafting a new constitution for Colombia, where it won 11 seats. The election, held
National_Salvation_Movement
Court procedure used to correct grave errors
A writ of coram nobis (also writ of error coram nobis, writ of coram vobis, or writ of error coram vobis) is a legal order allowing a court to correct
Coram_nobis
Indian politician (1922–2020)
caste and regional balance within the party’s electoral tickets—and in drafting speeches and framing messages, drawing upon his background in literature
K._Anbazhagan
Head of Government of West Bengal
been primarily sourced to a list on the West Bengal Legislative Assembly website, obvious errors (mainly around the 1969–71 period) have been corrected
Chief_Minister_of_West_Bengal
Civil code effective 1 January 2021
immediately initiated a legislative project, namely the drafting of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China. However, the drafting of the "Civil Code
Civil Code of the People's Republic of China
Civil_Code_of_the_People's_Republic_of_China
Mid-decade change to congressional district boundaries
appeared on the April 21, 2026, ballot in the state of Virginia as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. The amendment passed by a slim margin
2026 Virginia redistricting referendum
2026_Virginia_redistricting_referendum
President of the United States from 2021 to 2025
Thwart Trump Reprisals". The New York Times. Retrieved March 1, 2025. Cite error: The named reference bbc.com was invoked but never defined (see the help
Joe_Biden
Compulsory enrollment into national or military service
Soviet Union conscripted women. The United States was on the verge of drafting women into the Nurse Corps because it anticipated it would need the extra
Conscription
Israeli political party
decided as of April 2025 whether his party will run in the 2026 Israeli legislative election. He has reportedly employed two political consultants, one focused
Bennett_2026
Supreme organ of state power of China
NPC. The primary role of the CCP in the legislative process largely is exercised during the proposal and drafting of any legislation. Before the NPC considers
National_People's_Congress
The second legislative assembly election for the Madras Presidency after the establishment of a bicameral legislature by the Government of India Act of
1946 Madras Presidency Legislative Assembly election
1946_Madras_Presidency_Legislative_Assembly_election
Governments of the 7 Nepalese provinces
through a mixed electoral system. The Provincial Assembly is responsible for drafting provincial laws, approving budgets, and cross checking the provincial executive
Provincial governments of Nepal
Provincial_governments_of_Nepal
2023 train collision in Greece, killing 57 people
press following the disaster had been heavily edited to indicate human error in the crash. The motion was defeated in a 159–141 vote on 28 March. On
Tempi_train_crash
President of the United States from 2001 to 2009
original on June 14, 2006. Retrieved May 31, 2008. "Admitting strategy error, Bush adds Iraq troops". NBC News. January 11, 2007. Archived from the original
George_W._Bush
Capital city of Equatorial Guinea
Guinea's Future Capital City/IDF – Ideias do Futuro "Prime Minister presents draft laws before Chamber of Deputies". Equatorial Guinea Press and Information
Ciudad_de_la_Paz
Country in South America
west. The seat of government is La Paz, which contains the executive, legislative, and electoral branches of government, while the constitutional capital
Bolivia
Most populous city in Canada
Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022. Cite error: The named reference :3 was invoked but never defined (see the help page)
Toronto
2026. Dobkin, Rachel (January 9, 2026). "Jesse Ventura calls Trump 'a draft-dodging coward' and hints at another run for Minnesota governor". The Independent
2026 Minnesota gubernatorial election
2026_Minnesota_gubernatorial_election
Generative AI chatbot by OpenAI
investigate legal questions during a case. The use of ChatGPT has also led to errors in courtrooms. In the UK, a judge expressed concern about self-representing
ChatGPT
Confederation Perpetual Union Confederation period American frontier Constitution drafting and ratification Bill of Rights Federalist Era War of 1812 Territorial
List of states and territories of the United States
List_of_states_and_territories_of_the_United_States
Legislative Assembly constituency in Gujarat State, India
February 2017. Cite error: The named reference election2012 was invoked but never defined (see the help page). "Gujarat Legislative Elections". Election
Modasa_Assembly_constituency
Bicameral legislature of Uruguay
institution became the General Constituent and Legislative Assembly of the State, and had among other tasks the drafting of the country's first Constitution. The
General_Assembly_of_Uruguay
Indian politician
constituencies) of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party. He was the Member of Legislative Assembly from 2016–2021. He served as the State Secretary of DMK Youth
Anbil_Mahesh_Poyyamozhi
29, 2025. Archived from the original on January 31, 2025. Song 2025. sfn error: multiple targets (2×): CITEREFSong2025 (help) Lewis, Simon (January 22
Persecution of transgender people under the second Trump administration
Persecution_of_transgender_people_under_the_second_Trump_administration
RICO case against Donald Trump and others
altered in a process known as "adjudication", intended to resolve minor errors. Trump asserted that human operators could switch Trump-intended votes to
Georgia election racketeering prosecution
Georgia_election_racketeering_prosecution
Jimmy Parker, former judge Ebony Taylor, business owner Sophia Brink, legislative aide to San Mateo County supervisor David Canepa (endorsed Hilton) Kyle
2026 California gubernatorial election
2026_California_gubernatorial_election
"Party Control of the Minnesota House of Representatives - Minnesota Legislative Reference Library". www.lrl.mn.gov. Archived from the original on February
2026 United States Senate election in Minnesota
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Minnesota
American political advisor (born 1985)
Defying and contradicting DOJ court papers that asserted "administrative error", Miller told reporters in April 2025 that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran
Stephen_Miller
programs, and $7.1 billion to continue the operations of Congress and legislative agencies. Although the bills passed before an anticipated recess that
2025 United States federal government shutdown
2025_United_States_federal_government_shutdown
Nigerian law on company formation
however, withheld his assent to the bill, pointing out some drafting and legal errors. The National Assembly then amended the bill and passed it again
Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020
Companies_and_Allied_Matters_Act,_2020
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, had been deported due to an "administrative error". The Supreme Court ruled that his deportation was illegal and ordered to
Immigration policy of the second Trump administration
Immigration_policy_of_the_second_Trump_administration
Mexican and Texan politician (1788–1836)
author. Born in Yucatán under Spanish rule, he was closely involved in drafting the constitution for the First Federal Republic of Mexico in 1824 after
Lorenzo_de_Zavala
Dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945
authorities, allowing Hitler to serve was most likely an administrative error, because as an Austrian citizen, he should have been returned to Austria
Adolf_Hitler
Australian act of Parliament defining the flags of Australia
is not affected by the Act. The Act originally contained a serious drafting error in Table A of the Act. The outer diameter of the Commonwealth Star was
Flags_Act_1953
Indian state election
"Assam General Legislative Election 2016". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 8 January 2021. Election Commission of India Cite error: There are
2016 Assam Legislative Assembly election
2016_Assam_Legislative_Assembly_election
Video game preservation consumer movement
the game. In April 2026, Stop Killing Games unveiled its support for the drafting of the California bill Protect Our Games Act. In May 2026, SKG gave its
Stop_Killing_Games
Legislative elections were held in France on 11 and 18 June 2017 (with different dates for voters overseas) to elect the 577 members of the 15th National
2017 French legislative election
2017_French_legislative_election
2020s fraud scandal in Brazil
4 March. The change comes following the conclusion of the plea bargain drafting process. 20 May: The Federal Police rejected Daniel Vorcaro's plea bargain
Banco_Master_scandal
Gender identity in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand
and other official documents in a proposed new constitution. In 2007, legislative efforts began to allow kathoeys to change their legal sex if they had
Kathoey
Execution by multiple shooters on command
from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024. "Recent Legislative Activity". Death Penalty Information Center. 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-30
Execution_by_firing_squad
Historical legislative body
colonial governor, the Lieutenant-Governor of Burma, in drafting legislation for Burma. The Legislative Council was initially an appointed body, established
Legislative_Council_of_Burma
Head of state of India
unconstitutional actions of the executive and legislative entities of the Indian Union. Under the draft constitution the President occupies the same position
President_of_India
Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1918 to 1922
191. Bardakçı 1998, p. 184. Bardakçı 1998, p. 98. Akçam 2005, p. 271. sfn error: no target: CITEREFAkçam2005 (help) Mango 2002, p. 206. Mango 2002, p. 207
Mehmed_VI
Canadian politician (born 1955)
Ontario, Canada. He served as a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 2003, and served in the House of Commons
Gary_Carr_(politician)
Colombian lawyer and politician
Colombian legislative election. As a congressman, he supported territorial, disciplinary, and cultural reforms. He contributed to drafting the Disciplinary
Héctor_Helí_Rojas_Jiménez
Use of digital attacks against a state
1 December 2011. Zetter, Kim (30 November 2011). "Exclusive: Comedy of Errors Led to False 'Water-Pump Hack' Report". Wired. Sanger, David E. "Obama Order
Cyberwarfare
Constituent assembly of Democratic China
constitution draft adopted the three readings procedures. Prior to the first reading, some delegates proposed drafting a new constitution by the Legislative Yuan
National Constituent Assembly (Republic of China)
National_Constituent_Assembly_(Republic_of_China)
2025 U.S. order to rename Denali and the Gulf of Mexico
26% supported it, and 20% had no opinion on the matter, with a margin of error of 2.3%. The poll found a partisan split, with those who had voted for Trump
Executive_Order_14172
Highest court in the U.S. state of Virginia
twenty-four days unless they were able to complete their business sooner. A legislative act of 1788 provided that the court should be entirely separated from
Supreme_Court_of_Virginia
2026 referendum
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Analysis by the California Legislative Analyst's Office found the wealth tax was likely to temporarily increase
2026 California billionaire tax initiative
2026_California_billionaire_tax_initiative
Sultan of Brunei from 1950 to 1967
positions for his wazirs in the Legislative Council (LegCo) and Executive Council complicated the constitutional drafting process and disrupted British
Omar_Ali_Saifuddien_III
Government-run store selling food and supplies
2025-06-29. "Mamdani's government grocery stores plan is based on an accounting error". Washington Examiner. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-12. "Good Jobs and
Public_grocery_store
ISBN 978-1-136-51494-4. School Safety Interim Study Committee – Indiana Legislative Services Agency (September 24, 2013) Federal Report Looks at Crime and
List of school shootings in the United States (before 2000)
List_of_school_shootings_in_the_United_States_(before_2000)
Egyptian-American financial & political advisor (born 1973)
Kushner, Powell, and others. By November 2017 she was part of a "core four" drafting a plan for a comprehensive Middle East peace, along with Kushner, Greenblatt
Dina_Powell
Head of government of Kaduna State in Nigeria
may draft legislation and then ask representatives to introduce these drafts into the house. The governor can further influence the legislative branch
Governor_of_Kaduna_State
Politician and barrister from Hong Kong
China, and in 1985 he joined the Hong Kong Basic Law Drafting Committee to assist in the drafting of Hong Kong's Basic Law, the city's mini-constitution
Martin_Lee
Proportional-representation electoral system
summed up. This error is identical to the Sainte-Laguë Index. error = ∑ i v i error i = ∑ i v i ( s i v i − 1 ) 2 {\displaystyle {\text{error}}=\sum
Sainte-Laguë_method
American politician (born 1961)
completing his MBA, Thune became involved in politics. He worked as a legislative aide for U.S. senator James Abdnor from 1985 to 1987. In 1989, Thune
John_Thune
Political party in Hong Kong
faction in the Hong Kong Basic Law Drafting Committee (BLDC) and Consultative Committee (BLCC), as well as Legislative Council members, District Board members
New_Hong_Kong_Alliance
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022
serious youth crime had decreased proved to be false, and he acknowledged the error. He was criticised for his response to the 2011 London riots. Johnson championed
Boris_Johnson
Bill passed requires Royal Assent to become law. It is the ultimate legislative authority in the United Kingdom: the devolved parliaments and assemblies
Culture_of_the_United_Kingdom
American politician and diplomat (born 1971)
an employee, political appointee Joel Borkert said some were canceled in error, and wrote in an email, "we have the ability to rescind." On March 10, Rubio
Marco_Rubio
Island country in Southeast Asia
means uncontested internationally" and that the report contains "grave errors of facts and misrepresentations". From 1938 to 2023, sexual relations between
Singapore
French general and emperor (1769–1821)
State, an advisory body of experts which could also draft laws for submission to the legislative body. Napoleon drew many of his ministers and ambassadors
Napoleon
American physician and politician (born 1957)
lowering prescription drug costs and reforming PBMs. He also continued his legislative focus on mental health, co-sponsoring bills to improve access to care
Bill_Cassidy
government jobs. Scientists widely criticized the report for an abundance of errors and denial of the scientific consensus on climate change. In March 2025
Domestic policy of the second Trump administration
Domestic_policy_of_the_second_Trump_administration
Bicameral legislature of the United States
The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States. It is a bicameral legislature, including a lower
United_States_Congress
Snap legislative elections were held in Kazakhstan on 19 March 2023 to elect the members of the Mäjilis. This was the ninth legislative election since
2023 Kazakh legislative election
2023_Kazakh_legislative_election
Female national personification of the United States
Confederation Perpetual Union Confederation period American frontier Constitution drafting and ratification Bill of Rights Federalist Era War of 1812 Territorial
Columbia_(personification)
American politician and TV host (born 1982)
approval from congressional officials, but said that it was a clerical error that would be fixed. Of the television studio, Gaetz said that the company
Matt_Gaetz
President of the United States from 1961 to 1963
political thought," Kennedy made modest contributions as a legislator, drafting more than 300 bills to benefit Massachusetts and the New England region
John_F._Kennedy
United Nations goals for people for 2039
more aligned with the SDGs. Normative effects would be adjustments in legislative and regulatory frameworks and policies in line with, and because of,
Sustainable_Development_Goals
Country in Southeast Asia
Britain, and by extension Burma, in World War II. He resigned from the Legislative Assembly and was arrested for sedition. In 1940, before Japan formally
Myanmar
separated from the rest of the borough by Pelham Bay Park as a result of a past error in drawing the border. The only residential street in this pene-exclave
List_of_enclaves_and_exclaves
System of enforceable rules
reports, legal periodicals and legislation. Law practice also involves drafting documents such as court pleadings, persuasive briefs, contracts, or wills
Law
Prime Minister of Slovakia (2006–2010, 2012–2018, 2023–present)
363 of the Criminal Procedure Code, citing various procedural and legal errors in the original investigation. Fico's rhetoric against Slovak president
Robert_Fico
Political party in the United States
and the execution of innocents. In June 2016, the Democratic Platform Drafting Committee unanimously adopted an amendment to abolish the death penalty
Democratic Party (United States)
Democratic_Party_(United_States)
Advisor on parliamentary procedure
they are working for. A parliamentarian may be called in to assist in drafting bylaws. Other responsibilities may include teaching classes or holding
Parliamentarian_(consultant)
Overview of Emmanuel Macron's political positions
Macron described the 2011 military intervention in Libya as a "historic error". In January 2017, he said France needed a more "balanced" policy toward
Political positions of Emmanuel Macron
Political_positions_of_Emmanuel_Macron
American entrepreneur (born 1992)
Public Health. Sam's younger brother, Gabriel (b. 1995), had been a legislative assistant and a Wall Street trader. He became director of the nonprofit
Sam_Bankman-Fried
and, in some states, laws permitting school staff to carry firearms. Legislative proposals at both the federal and state levels have varied, from expanded
List of school shootings in the United States by death toll
List_of_school_shootings_in_the_United_States_by_death_toll
Country in Southern Africa
administrative capital, while Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament, is the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein is regarded as the judicial capital. The largest
South_Africa
Systemic herbicide and crop desiccant
plant growth was identified by Monsanto scientists after much trial and error in an Agrobacterium strain called CP4, which was found surviving in a waste-fed
Glyphosate
Serious crime
Magazine of History and Biography. 113 (2): 163–183. JSTOR 20092326. Legislative History – Copyright Felony Act. H.R. REP. NO. 997. "§ 18.2-10. Punishment
Felony
Phenomenon of US political rhetoric after WWII
rulings on civil and political rights that overturned several key laws and legislative directives, and helped bring an end to the Second Red Scare. Historians
McCarthyism
Filipino politician and television personality (born 1948)
well as the Chairman of its Committee on Rules, thus he manages the legislative affairs of the Senate, particularly on the floor during the sessions
Tito_Sotto
American lawyer and politician (born 1946)
McMahon (60%–28%), and against Peter Schiff (63%–23%), with a 4.3% margin of error cited. Rasmussen Reports also polled after Blumenthal announced his candidacy
Richard_Blumenthal
of a normal polling error. Going into the election, most polls showed the race to be neck and neck and within the margin of error. In every swing state
2024 United States presidential election
2024_United_States_presidential_election
State Flag in order to forestall its use by republican element and avoid legislative regulation, to leave them free to adopt a more suitable emblem later
Flag_of_Ireland
Politically motivated accusations of antisemitism
"It is perfectly acceptable to criticize any nation on the earth for its errors and wrongs, but lo and behold, don't you dare criticize Israel; for if you
Weaponization_of_antisemitism
LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING-ERROR
LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING-ERROR
Girl/Female
Tamil
Granting desires
Boy/Male
Native American
Draping over.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Granting Desires
Boy/Male
Tamil
Drifting about, Revolution
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Couregeous; Revolutionary; Drifting about; Revolution
Girl/Female
African, Australian, Hebrew
Drawing Water
Boy/Male
Hindu
Drifting about, Revolution
Boy/Male
Hindu
Drifting about, Revolution
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Drawing; Marking
Girl/Female
Indian
Granting
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Granting Wishes
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Granting
Girl/Female
Arabic
Drawing
Girl/Female
Muslim
Granting
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
Granting Desires
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Granting Favours; Patron
Male
Celtic
, the leader and legislative judge of the state of the Andecavi.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Latin, Tamil
Drawing; Painting
Boy/Male
Tamil
Drifting about, Revolution
Girl/Female
Australian, Hebrew
Drawing Water
LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING-ERROR
LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING-ERROR
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Milicent, MILLICENT means "strong worker."
Boy/Male
Biblical
He that seeks with diligence; one that vomiteth.
Boy/Male
Greek
Protect the king. The Greek form of the Old Testament Bel-shazzar, referring to the Babylonian...
Boy/Male
Hindu
Thoughtfull person
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Intelligent
Boy/Male
Dutch
Peaceful.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Malaysian, Muslim
Delicate; Gem; Precious Gem
Boy/Male
Indian, Sikh
God of Gods
Boy/Male
Scandinavian
Wolf counsel.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Deveshwar | தேவேஷà¯à®µà®°Â
Lord Shiva
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a.
Of or pertaining to the making of laws; suitable to legislation; as, the transaction of legislative business; the legislative style.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Legislate
imp. & p. p.
of Legislate
n.
The act or method of weaving a cover for a ring, rope end, etc.
n.
The public legislative assembly of the Athenians.
a.
Enacting laws; legislative.
n.
The transplanting of a portion of flesh or skin to a denuded surface; autoplasty.
n.
A partition, covering, or frame of parallel or cross bars; a latticework resembling a window grate; as, the grating of a prison or convent.
n.
A member of the lobby; a person who solicits members of a legislature for the purpose of influencing legislation.
v. i.
To make or enact a law or laws.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Draft
adv.
In a legislative manner.
n.
In general, a legislative body; a state council; the legislative department of government.
a.
Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking; -- distinguished from executive; as, a legislative act; a legislative body.
a.
Enacting laws; legislative.
n.
The body of persons in a state or kingdom invested with power to make and repeal laws; a legislative body.
a.
Legislative; enacting laws; as, a nomothetical power.
n.
A system of close equidistant and parallel lines lines or bars, especially lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction; -- called also diffraction grating.
n.
A scarfing or endwise attachment of one timber to another.
n.
The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws; the laws enacted.