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noun 
  1. An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
  2. In public bodies; Any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
  3. Correction of an error in a writ or process.
  4. An addition to and/or alteration of the United States Constitution, as in "The First Amendment guarantees the right of free speech."
  5. That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.
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Translations: 
  • Spanish: enmienda
    (trans-bot)
Etymology: French amendement, LL. amendamentum.

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