Amendment
/əˈmɛndmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal change or addition proposed or made to a legal document, statute, or constitution.
The senator proposed an amendment to the bill to clarify its provisions.
- (n.) A change made to a contract or agreement by mutual consent of the parties.
Both parties agreed to the amendment altering the payment terms.
Forms
- amendments
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Commentary
Amendments should be drafted clearly and precisely to avoid ambiguity and unintended interpretations.
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