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amendment

/ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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