amendment
[noun]
Synonyms:
- change, alteration, correction, emendation, improvement, modification, reform, remedy, repair, revision
- alteration, addendum, addition, attachment, clarification

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

a‧mend‧ment AC /əˈmendmənt/ noun
[Word Family: verb: amend; noun: amendment]
[uncountable and countable] a small change, improvement, or addition that is made to a law or document, or the process of doing this:
constitutional amendments
amendment to
an amendment to the resolution

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

amendment
noun
ADJ. important, major, significant A major amendment was introduced into the legislation.
minor, slight, small | draft, proposed | detailed | constitutional
VERB + AMENDMENT introduce, make | draft The committee does not adequately consult others when drafting amendments.
move, propose, put forward, suggest, table He moved an amendment limiting capital punishment to certain very serious crimes.
withdraw She withdrew her amendment and left the meeting.
accept, adopt, approve, carry, pass, ratify, support, vote for Parliament accepted the amendment and the bill was passed. On a free vote, the amendment was carried by 292 votes to 246.
oppose, reject | be subject to The programme is subject to amendment.
PREP. without ~ The new clause was accepted without amendment.
~ to an amendment to the Clean Water Act

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