Word parts

amend + -mentCategory:Terms suffixed with -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation

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• Hyphenation: a‧mend‧mentCategory:3-syllable words

Noun

1. (countable & uncountable)Category:Countable nounsCategory:Uncountable nouns An amendment is an addition or change to a document; also the process of making this change.

   This law can only be changed by constitutional amendment.

   We are considering an amendment to the Water Bill which required compliance with EC rules by 1993.

   He agreed to accept amendments to reduce the standard rate of income tax in his Finance Bill.