amendment
|a-mend-ment|
/əˈmɛndmənt/
change or addition
Etymology
'amendment' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'amendement,' where 'amender' meant 'to correct or improve.'
'amendement' transformed into the modern English word 'amendment' through the influence of Old French.
Initially, it meant 'correction or improvement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a change or addition to a legal document.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a change or addition to a legal or statutory document.
The amendment to the constitution was passed last year.
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Noun 2
a minor change or improvement in a text or piece of legislation.
The committee proposed several amendments to the bill.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39