Meaning
An amendment is a formal change or addition proposed to a legal document, statute, or constitution, typically aimed at improving, clarifying, or correcting its provisions, thereby reflecting evolving societal values or addressing specific issues.
💡 The term is often mistakenly used interchangeably with "revision," but an amendment specifically refers to a formal alteration rather than a comprehensive overhaul of the original text.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
At
the
town
hall
meeting
,
residents
gathered
to
examine
a
proposed
amendment
to
the
park
regulations
that
aimed
to
clarify
permitted
activities
.
The
councillor
explained
the
rationale
behind
the
change
and
invited
questions
,
stressing
that
the
draft
sought
to
incorporate
community
feedback
.
During
the
brief
deliberation
,
several
people
suggested
minor
adjustments
to
the
wording
so
the
provision
would
be
easier
to
interpret
.
After
a
calm
discussion
,
the
group
reached
a
tentative
consensus
to
consult
legal
advisors
before
finalising
the
amendment
.
They
agreed
to
reconvene
in
two
weeks
,
committed
to
ensuring
the
revised
text
reflected
the
neighbourhood's
needs
without
creating
unnecessary
restrictions
.
Common Phrases
constitutional amendment
legislative amendment
proposed amendment
Related Words
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