Definition

A change or addition made to a document, especially a legal one, to improve or correct it.

Example

The amendment to the law allowed for more rights for citizens.

Conversation

Did you read about the new amendment they proposed for the voting laws?

Yeah, I think it could really change things for the better.

I agree! It's about time they made an amendment to help more people vote.

Definitely! It’ll be interesting to see how it all plays out.

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Root Explanation

Amendment is formed from "amend" (from Latin "emendare", meaning to correct or improve) and the suffix "-ment" (meaning the result of an action). The word "amendment" refers to the result of correcting or improving something, often used in the context of legal or formal changes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'correcting' something ('amend') and the result of that action ('-ment') — that's why an amendment is a change made to improve or correct a document.

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