A change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, or document. noun
The senator proposed an amendment to the bill to include more environmental protections.
The amendment to the constitution was ratified by a majority of the states.
A minor change or addition to improve a text or piece of legislation. noun
The committee made several amendments to the draft report before finalizing it.
She suggested a few amendments to the contract to make it more equitable.
The process of altering or amending a law or document (such as a constitution) by parliamentary or constitutional procedure. noun
The amendment process requires approval from two-thirds of both houses of Congress.
The amendment was debated for several weeks before it was finally passed.