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What does amendment mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word amendment? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
  2. In public bodies; Any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
  3. (law) Correction of an error in a writ or process.
  4. An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.
  5. That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.
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Subsequently, on 20th September 1983, Mr Sugar sent Mr Lee a redraft of the amendment.
Our offer still holds. If they want to have a debate and a vote on a constitutional amendment, we're prepared to accept that agreement.
Prior to the amendment, the president had the prerogative to appoint ambassadors or accept foreign envoys.
The newly adopted Lords' amendment on smacking will inspire many parents to examine their past conduct.
It is not Treaty settlement legislation but welfarism and bureaucracy, and it needs substantial amendment.
As we go on through, it will be entirely up to members to move an amendment if they think a word is out of place or is not understood.

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