Amending

/əˈmɛndɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of fixing, correcting, or officially changing something like a law or document.

Etymology

From Latin 'emendare' (to correct), with Old French and Middle English evolution. The gerund form '-ing' shows the ongoing action of making corrections.

Kelly Says

The U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times, and amending it is so hard on purpose—the Founding Fathers made it nearly impossible so people couldn't casually rewrite basic rights.

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