Amendments
Definitions
- (n.) Formal changes or additions proposed or made to a legal document, statute, or constitution.
The constitution has undergone several amendments over the years.
Forms
- amendment
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Commentary
Amendments typically require a specified procedure for adoption, varying by legal instrument; clarity in their drafting avoids interpretive disputes.
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