Word
amendment
Phoneticsamend·ment
US/əˈmɛndmənt/
UK/ɐmˈɛndmənt/
Definitions
01legislative change
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law Formal
n. a change or addition made to a bill or a law while it is being discussed by a government.
n. a formal proposal to alter the text of a bill, motion, or existing law through addition, deletion, or substitution.
日本語:修正※
“The committee proposed an amendment to the new law to protect small businesses.”
“Opposition members introduced several amendments to the environmental bill, seeking to tighten regulations on industrial waste disposal.”
Synonyms
02constitutional change
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law American English
n. a formal change or addition to a country's constitution.
n. a formal addition to or alteration of a constitution, often requiring a rigorous ratification process.
日本語:改正※
“The First Amendment protects the right to free speech in the United States.”
“Ratifying a new amendment to the Constitution requires the approval of three-quarters of the state legislatures.”
03general correction
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of changing something to make it better or more correct.
n. the process of correcting faults or improving a document, statement, or situation.
日本語:修正※
“The editor suggested a few small amendments to the final chapter of the book.”
“The contract is subject to amendment if both parties agree that the current terms no longer reflect their commercial interests.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “amendment” in context.
Verb
01. propose an amendment
“Several committee members decided to propose an amendment to the existing environmental regulations.”
verb + noun
02. ratify an amendment
“The states must vote to ratify an amendment before it can be officially added to the constitution.”
verb + noun
03. table an amendment
“The opposition party plans to table an amendment during the next parliamentary session.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. constitutional amendment
“A constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress.”
adj + noun
05. minor amendment
“The editor suggested a few minor amendments to the final chapter to improve the flow.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. amendment to the bill
“The senator introduced a crucial amendment to the bill to protect consumer privacy.”
noun + prep
Preposition
07. subject to amendment
“Please note that the terms of this contract are still subject to amendment by both parties.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Thursday condemned an amendment adopted by Türkiye’s parliament that would allow judges to give life sentences to child offenders convicted of serious crimes.” “The amendment was approved by the contest's governing body, following feedback from participating broadcasters after Eurovision 2026 in Vienna.” Etymology
From French amendement, from Late Latin amendamentum, equivalent to amend + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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