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amendment

a change made by adding to, deleting or otherwise changing the text in a proposal, piece of legislation, constitution, letter or other document The lawyer made several amendments to the complaint.
(also: Amendment (especially to the US Constitution) or constitutional amendment) a change to the constitution of a jurisdiction Among the amendments to the US Constitution is a list of the rights of the people.

Phrase Bank

  • The proposed amendment would ban fireworks.
  • The agreement and any amendments thereto shall be filed with the registrar.

Additional Notes

  • The US Constitution has 27 amendments which are added to the body of the text without changing or removing what already exists.