amendments
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/əˈmɛndmənts/
(amendment)
change or addition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amendment' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'amendement,' where 'amender' meant 'to correct or improve.'
Historical Evolution
'amendement' transformed into the modern English word 'amendment' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a correction or improvement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a change or addition to a legal document.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a change or addition to a legal or statutory document.
The amendments to the constitution were ratified last year.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 19:06