Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amendment
noun
/əˈmɛndmənt/
Definition
A formal change or addition to a law or legal document.
Examples
- The Constitution was ratified with several important amendments.
- She proposed an amendment to the bill to include more funding for education.
- After much debate, the amendment was accepted by the committee.
Meaning
Amendment refers to a change or correction made to improve something, especially in legal contexts.
Synonyms
- revision
- alteration
- modification
- update