Definition Synonyms
Definition of amendment - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
improvementchange made to improve something
- The amendment improved the clarity of the document.
2.
legal changeTECH. formal change to a legal documentTECH.
- The amendment to the law was passed unanimously.
3.
legislativeTECH. proposed change in a legislative billTECH.
- The senator proposed an amendment to the bill.
Expressions with amendment
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formal change added to a constitution that updates its rules or rights
The new constitutional amendment guarantees equal voting rights for all citizens.
formal change added to an existing agreement between two or more parties
The contract amendment extended the project deadline by six months.
preliminary written change to a rule or document prepared for discussion
The committee reviewed the draft amendment before the final vote.
open to changes or modifications
The contract is subject to amendment by both parties.
unopposed change to a motion accepted by proposer
The committee accepted a friendly amendment to clarify the motion.
present an amendment for discussion or consideration
The MP tabled an amendment to the bill.
change to a constitution that violates its principles
The court ruled the new law as an unconstitutional amendment.
Origin of amendment
Latin, emendare (to correct)
Terms with amendment included in their meaning
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politics
direct vote on a proposed law or amendment
change for better
improvement or amendment of what is wrong or corrupt
court limits
inhumane, overly harsh penalty barred under the Eighth Amendment
insurance
amendment to an insurance policy
legal
Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution
legal
invoke the Fifth Amendment in a legal setting
legal
new decree or amendment to a statute
politics
amendment replacing bill contents with new provisions
abr: Amendment
change or addition to a document or law
legal
effecting an amendment in a document
acr: balanced budget amendment
rule requiring the government to not spend more than it earns
acr: Citizenship Amendment Act
law changing rules about who can become a citizen
abr: Clean Air Amendment Act of 1990
law made to improve and protect air quality
acr: Equal Rights Amendment
proposed change to give equal rights to everyone
acr: 2nd Amendment
law about owning and carrying guns in the US
legal
amendment to the US Constitution protecting against self-incrimination
US Constitution
amendment protecting free speech, religion, and press rights
due process
amendment ensuring due process and prohibiting double jeopardy
UK legislative
present an amendment for discussion or consideration
US legislative
postpone the discussion of an amendment
property compensation
amendment requiring compensation for public use of private property
US history
amendment prohibiting alcohol manufacture and sale in the US
law text
proposed amendment to the US Constitution for gender equality
civic campaign
movement advocating for the amendment's ratification
Examples of amendment in a sentence
They proposed an amendment to enhance the system. The amendment was added to the constitution. They proposed an amendment to the contract terms. The amendment was debated for hours in parliament. Citizens supported the amendment to improve healthcare.
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- French:amendement, ...
- German:Änderung, Novelle, ...
- Italian:emendamento, proposta di modifica, ...
- Spanish:enmienda, cambio, ...
- Portuguese:alteração, ...
- Chinese:修正案, 修订, ...
- Japanese:修正, 修正案, ...
- Arabic:تَعْدِيل, إِضَافَة, ...
- Hebrew:תִּיקּוּן, ...
- Russian:поправка, дополнение, ...
- Ukrainian:поправка, ...
- Hindi:संशोधन, संशोधन प्रस्ताव, ...
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