amendment

UK
/əˈmɛndmənt/
US
/əˈmɛndmənt/

Translations

amendmentnoun
amendments
pl
UK
/əˈmɛndmənt/
US
/əˈmɛndmənt/
The amendment to the constitution was approved by the parliament.
Поправка к конституции была одобрена парламентом.
The committee proposed an amendment to the original plan.
Комитет предложил изменение в первоначальный план.
amendmentadjective
UK
/əˈmɛndmənt/
US
/əˈmɛndmənt/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a specific amendment, especially of a constitution.

Definitions

amendmentnoun
A change or addition to a legal or statutory document.
The amendment to the constitution was passed after much debate.
A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
The committee proposed several amendments to the draft bill.
A material, such as compost or sand, that is added to soil to improve its quality.
Gardeners often use organic amendments to enhance soil fertility.
amendmentadjective
Relating to or derived from a particular amendment, especially one in a constitution.
The activist spoke about her First Amendment rights.