amendatory

CEFRC1

/əˈmɛndətɔːri/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Intended to change or improve a document, rule, or law.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    For the purpose of amending or correction.

Examples

  • The committee proposed an amendatory clause to clarify the existing law.

  • The amendatory clause changed the contract.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • The amendatory legislation was passed quickly.

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Origin

adjective

From Late Latin ēmendātōrius (with a- for e- from amend).