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amendment

/ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/

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noun

Änderung, Verbesserung, Korrektur

An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.

Examples :

"The student's essay received an amendment for a clearer explanation of the historical context. "

Der Aufsatz des Schülers erhielt eine Änderung, um den historischen Kontext klarer zu erklären.

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noun

Änderung, Abänderung

In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.

Examples :

"The school board proposed an amendment to the budget, suggesting an extra $500 for new playground equipment. "

Der Schulrat schlug eine Änderung des Budgets vor und schlug zusätzliche 500 Dollar für neue Spielplatzgeräte vor.

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noun

Berichtigung, Korrektur

Correction of an error in a writ or process.

Examples :

"The court issued an amendment to the divorce decree, correcting a mistake in the property division. "

Das Gericht erließ eine Berichtigung des Scheidungsurteils und korrigierte einen Fehler in der Vermögensaufteilung.

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noun

Änderung, Zusatz

An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.

Examples :

"The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition."

Der erste Zusatzartikel garantiert die Religions-, Meinungs-, Presse-, Versammlungs- und Petitionsfreiheit.

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noun

Änderung, Zusatz

That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

Examples :

"a soil amendment"

ein Bodenzusatz

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