amendment

Pronunciation: /əˈmɛndmənt/

The English word “amendment” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
Correction of an error in a writ or process.
An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.
That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

From French amendement, from Late Latin amendamentum, equivalent to amend + -ment.

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