Textual Amendment
/ˈtɛkstʃuəl əˈmɛndmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal revision or correction of a text within a legal document that does not alter its substantive meaning.
The committee approved a textual amendment to clarify the statute's wording.
Forms
- textual amendments
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Commentary
Textual amendments typically address clarifications or typographical corrections, avoiding substantive changes to the legal effect of the document.
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