amendment

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

noun the act of amending or correcting
noun a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)

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

The House accepted the amendment. — A School History of the United States, John Bach McMaster
Anybody any amendments to offer?" said Bessie. — The Youngest Girl in the Fifth: A School Story, Angela Brazil
“Really, then?” said Mr. Lorry, as an amendment. — A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens

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