Cool MateAmendment
UK /["/əˈmendmənt/"]/US /["/əˈmendmənt/"]/
Definition
a small change or improvement that is made to a document or proposed new law; the process of changing a document or proposed new law
In simple words: A change or addition to a law or a document.
Examples
- The First Amendment protects the freedom of speech in the United States.
- They proposed an amendment to the bill to ensure better environmental protections.
- The Constitution has seen several amendments over the years, each addressing key issues.
- After much debate, the amendment was passed by the majority vote in Congress.
- The second amendment has sparked many discussions regarding gun rights and regulations.
- They made an amendment to their original contract to clarify the delivery terms.
- The amendment process can be quite complex, requiring significant political consensus.
- He argued that her amendment improved the proposal significantly, making it more effective.
Usage notes
Commonly used in legal and political contexts. Not appropriate for casual or everyday conversations.
Grammar pattern
amendment + to + document/law
Memory hint
Think of 'a mend meant' - when you mend something, you change or fix it.
Collocations
- important
- major
- significant
- introduce
- make
- draft
- pass (something)
- ban something
- outlaw something
- without amendment
- amendment to
- important
- major
- significant
- introduce
- make
- draft
- pass (something)
- ban something
- outlaw something
- without amendment
- amendment to
Synonyms
- change
- alteration
- revision
- modification
- addition
Antonyms
- repeal
- dismantle
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'amend' - remember 'amendment' is the noun form.
- Using 'amendment' in casual situations where simpler words are more appropriate.
- Mispronouncing it, especially stressing the wrong syllable.