amendment

noun  B2
Plain meaning

a change made to a rule, law, document, or plan

Exam-register meaning

a formal modification to legislation, policy, or an official text

In context
naturalThe committee suggested an amendment to the timetable.
examThe proposed amendment would give local authorities greater control over school funding.
Common collocations
proposed amendmentconstitutional amendmentmake an amendment
Watch out
Use “amendment to,” not “amendment in,” for laws or documents.
Word family
amend (verb)amendment (noun)amended (adjective/past form)
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