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amendment

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //əˈmɛndmənt// UK //ɐmˈɛndmənt// amend·ment

n. a small change or addition made to a law, contract, or formal document. You use this when you want to improve or update a rule without writing a completely new one.

n. a formal or minor change, addition, or correction made to a legal document, legislative bill, or constitution. Often involves a structured process of proposal and ratification.


SIMPLE

The committee proposed an amendment to the new safety rules.

CONTEXTUAL

The board of directors approved an amendment to the company bylaws to allow for remote voting during the annual meeting.

COMPLEX

While the original text was considered sufficient for decades, recent social shifts necessitated a constitutional amendment to guarantee equal protections for all citizens under the law.

Origin

From French amendement, from Late Latin amendamentum, equivalent to amend + -ment.

Usage

Often takes the preposition 'to' when specifying the document being changed.

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