amendment

[ uh-mend-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of amending or the state of being amended.
2. an alteration of or addition to a motion, bill, constitution, etc.
3. a change made by correction, addition, or deletion:

   The editors made few amendments to the manuscript.

4. Horticulture. a soil-conditioning substance that promotes plant growth indirectly by improving such soil qualities as porosity, moisture retention, and pH balance.

amendment

/ əˈmɛndmənt /

noun

1. the act of amending; correction
2. an addition, alteration, or improvement to a motion, document, etc

Other Words From

• nona·mendment noun
• proa·mendment adjective
• rea·mendment noun
• self-a·mendment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of amendment¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English word from Old French word amendement. See amend, -ment

Example Sentences

The committee passed an amendment that would reduce the number of homes per lot faith-based organizations would be allowed to build under its program.

From Los Angeles Times

The Legislature should pass a bill to remove mandatory work from the Penal Code that doesn’t rely on a constitutional amendment.

From Los Angeles Times

He was convicted under a controversial amendment in 2022 to the Computer Misuse Act.

From BBC

MSPs were due to consider potential amendments to the bill later this month.

From BBC

Thune has pledged to carry out a more transparent leadership style compared to his predecessor and open the Senate floor to more debate and amendments.

From Salon

Related Words

• act
• bill
• clause
• measure
• modification
• motion
• revision
• suggestion