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amendment

/ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/

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noun

Enmienda, mejora, corrección

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. "

El ensayo del estudiante recibió una enmienda para una explicación más clara del contexto histórico.

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noun

Enmienda

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. "

La junta escolar propuso una enmienda al presupuesto, sugiriendo 500 dólares extra para nuevos equipos de juegos.

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Corrección, enmienda

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. "

El tribunal emitió una corrección a la sentencia de divorcio, corrigiendo un error en la división de bienes.

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noun

Enmienda, modificación

An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.

Examples :

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

La Primera Enmienda garantiza la libertad de religión, de expresión, de prensa, de reunión y de petición.

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noun

Enmienda, modificación

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

Examples :

"a soil amendment"

una enmienda del suelo

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