amendments
noun
Form of amendment , plural of amendment.
Simple meaning
Any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈmɛndmənts
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Definition
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noun
plural of amendment
In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
plural of amendment
An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
plural of amendment
An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.
plural of amendment
A statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)
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This meaning: In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
Used this way, amendments is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Neutral
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- Not strongly marked
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- Moderately common
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- Matter-of-fact
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- Neutral and straightforward
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The act of amending or correcting.
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