amendment

/əˈmɛndmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A change or addition made to a document, law, or agreement, especially one that is made formally or officially.

“The amendment to the constitution was approved by a majority vote.”

2. verb

To make a change or addition to a document, law, or agreement.

“The government will amend the tax laws to reduce the tax burden on low-income families.”

3. noun

A correction or revision made to a document or text.

“The editor made several amendments to the manuscript before it was published.”

Synonyms

  • change
  • modification
  • revision

Antonyms

  • abrogation
  • repeal