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amendment

amend·ment

UK/əˈmɛndmənt/ US/ʌˈmɛndmʌnt/ fairly common us

noun

1.

the act of amending or correcting

2.

a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)

Origin

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

Phrases

  • engrossed amendment
  • reasoned amendment

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