noun
amendment
uh-MEHND-muhnt
noun
1
A formal change made to a law, bill, or constitution.
"The senator introduced an amendment to close the tax loophole."
"The First Amendment protects freedom of speech."
2
A change or addition made to improve a piece of writing or an agreement.
"We need to make a few amendments to the draft before it's sent out."
How to Use Amendment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal correction or addition, often used for laws and legal documents.
Common pairings
propose an amendment
pass an amendment
constitutional amendment
Word Forms
amendments plural
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Etymology
From French amendement, built on the same root as "amend."