amendment
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A formal change or addition made to a law, document, or agreement.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
revision
modification
Usage notes
In law, "amendment" is often followed by a number, as in "the First Amendment".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The committee proposed an _____ that would extend voting rights to sixteen-year-olds."
Answer: amendment
In your own words, what does "amendment" mean?
A formal change or addition made to a law, document, or agreement.
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