C1verbformallawpolitics
US/əˈmend/
UK/əˈmend/
to change the words of a law, document or plan to improve it or correct mistakes
In context
Parliament voted to amend the law on data protection.
Please amend the contract before we both sign it.
The schedule was amended after several teachers complained.
Words that go with amend
verb + noun
- amend a lawThe government plans to amend the law next year.
- amend the constitutionIt is hard to amend the constitution.
- amend a contractBoth sides agreed to amend the contract.
- amend the rulesThe club decided to amend the rules.
- amend a clauseThey asked to amend the second clause.
verb + adverb
- amend accordinglyIf the price changes, amend the invoice accordingly.