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

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  1. n. An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
  2. n. In public bodies; Any alternation made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion by adding, changing, substituting, or omitting.
  3. n. Correction of an error in a writ or process.
  4. n. the act of amending or correcting
  5. n. a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)
  6. 1. An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices. 2. In public bodies; Any alternation made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion by adding, changing, substituting, or omitting. 3. (Law) Correction of an error in a writ or process. Syn. -- Improvement; reformation; emendation.
  7. n:100 n. the act of amending or correcting n. a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)