Definition of amendment

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amendment
noun

An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
In public bodies; Any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
Correction of an error in a writ or process.
An addition to and/or alteration of the United States Constitution, as in "The First Amendment guarantees the right of free speech."
That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

Etymology: French amendement, LL. amendamentum.

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