Legislative Amendment
/ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪtɪv əˈmɛndmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal change or addition proposed or made to a legislative bill or statute.
The committee reviewed the legislative amendment before the final vote.
- (n.) An alteration enacted to update, clarify, or correct an existing law.
The legislative amendment addressed ambiguities found in the original statute.
Forms
- legislative amendments
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Commentary
Typically, legislative amendments are specific proposals that modify bills during the legislative process or update existing laws post-enactment; precision in drafting ensures clarity of scope and effect.
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