Amendment

Definition: An amendment is a formal change or addition made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document. It is a process of altering or correcting something that previously existed.

Sense 1 (Noun): A change or addition to a constitution or law.

Sentence 1: The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the freedom of speech and religion.

Sentence 2: The proposed amendment to the zoning laws aims to restrict commercial development in residential neighborhoods.

Sense 2 (Noun): A change or revision made to a document or text.

Sentence 1: The editor suggested an amendment to the article to clarify a confusing sentence.

Sentence 2: She made several amendments to her will before finalizing the document.

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