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amending

 

[ əˈmɛndɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

legal

Make minor changes in (a text) in order to make it fairer, more accurate, or more up-to-date.

Synonyms

adjust, alter, correct, modify, revise

Examples of usage

  • The bill needs amending before it can be passed into law.
  • The contract was amended to include the new terms and conditions.
  • The judge allowed the lawyer to amend the wording of the document.
  • The constitution was amended to grant more rights to citizens.
  • The errors in the report were amended before final submission.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

An amendment or change made to a text, law, or contract.

Synonyms

adjustment, alteration, correction, modification, revision

Examples of usage

  • The amending of the constitution was a lengthy process.
  • The amending of the agreement was necessary to resolve the dispute.

Translations

Translations of the word "amending" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emendar

🇮🇳 संशोधन करना

🇩🇪 ändern

🇮🇩 mengubah

🇺🇦 вносити зміни

🇵🇱 zmieniać

🇯🇵 修正する (しゅうせいする)

🇫🇷 amender

🇪🇸 enmendar

🇹🇷 değiştirmek

🇰🇷 수정하다

🇸🇦 تعديل

🇨🇿 upravovat

🇸🇰 upravovať

🇨🇳 修改 (xiūgǎi)

🇸🇮 spreminjanje

🇮🇸 breyta

🇰🇿 өзгерту

🇬🇪 შეცვლა

🇦🇿 dəyişmək

🇲🇽 enmendar

Etymology

The word 'amending' originates from the Middle English word 'amenden', which means 'to free from fault'. It has been in use since the 14th century. The concept of amending texts, laws, and contracts has been an essential part of legal and legislative processes throughout history. The ability to make amendments allows for flexibility and adaptation to changing circumstances. The practice of amending documents ensures that they remain relevant and effective over time.

See also: amend, amendable, amended, amendment, amendments, amends.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,784 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.