Aren't these contradictions of terms?

Question

Why do they say "final draft" - how could something be final and be a draft at the same time?

And how about "original copy", is that really possible?

Could you think of similar contradictory terms that we use everyday?

Answer 1

my favorite is "exact estimate"

Answer 2

An original copy does not really refer to the copy but the source. It simply means that the copy was copied from the original, not a second degree copy, if you may (copy of a copy).

If, before a draft a "mock draft" took place, then the final draft would be the one to be executed.

What bothers me the most is the term "pre-board" that is used at airport gates. What? You get on the plane before you get on the plane?

Answer 3

99% Sure!

In documention, 'Final Draft' is the basis of the first official document. Or revision 0.

If it refers to a document, 'original copy' it is the official document itself. If it refers so something like a wrist watch, the term may not be applicable.

Answer 4

Its call an "oxymoron" like the term "plastic glass"

Answer 5

   We use the term "final draft" for a document that we submit for signature.

   We use the term "draft no. x" where x represents the version number when we submit a document for comments / suggestions ( as to content / format / writing style ).

   The "final draft" becames the original when the signature is affixed.

    Have a nice day !

Answer 6

What about getting your certification of Good Moral Character? It isn't a very rare request especially after the year-end culmination ceremony.

Answer 7

a draft has no finality , it is made final only if it is ready for a sample copy but clients still sometimes make corrections which is cost inefficient when there is a sample copy done, which they should shoulder.

and when we refer to original copy, it is the sample we have to follow.

different forms of printing operators uses different terms.

i find this statements conflicting

itaas ang sahod (raise the wages)

ibaba ang presyo (lower the prices)