amendment

Meaning

Noun

  • An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
  • In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
  • Correction of an error in a writ or process.
  • An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.
  • That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

Origin

  • From French amendement, from Late Latin amendamentum.

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