amendment

noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, document, or piece of legislation.

  2. 2.

    A formal change to the constitution of a country or state.

  3. 3.

    The act or process of amending something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    constitutional amendment — a formal change to a constitution
  • •
    Fifth Amendment — (US) the constitutional amendment protecting against self-incrimination

Related words

See also: amend, modification, revision

Etymology

From Old French amendement, from amender ("to amend"), from Latin emendare ("to correct").