Amendments
/əˈmɛndmənts/
Definitions
A change or addition made to a law, document, or agreement.
/əˈmɛndmənts/
Changes or modifications made to something
The committee proposed several amendments to the legislation.
💡 Simply: Changes made to fix or improve something.
More Examples
The treaty underwent several amendments before ratification.
How It's Used
"The proposed amendments to the constitution were debated extensively."
"Several amendments were added to the bill before it was passed."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *amendment, from Old French *amendment, from amender "to amend, improve". Ultimately from Latin *emendare "to correct, improve, set right".
The word 'amendments' has been used in legal and political contexts for centuries, reflecting the ongoing need for refining laws and agreements.
Memory tip
Think of 'amending' as making something better, so amendments are improvements.
Word Origin
"to correct, improve, set right"