[praē yatti] (v, exp) EN: amend ; amend a motion ; propose an amendment ; move to amend ; propose a motion to amend ; file a motion to amend ; change a proposal ; revise a proposal ; interpret a proposal
(n) an amendment to the Constitution of the United States adopted in 1920; prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages; repealed in 1932
(n) an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes; mandates due process of law and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy; requires just compensation if private property is taken for public use
(n) an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression; includes freedom of assembly and freedom of the press and freedom of religion and freedom of speech
(n) an amendment to the Constitution of the United States adopted in 1868; extends the guarantees of the Bill of Rights to the states as well as to the federal government
(v) refuse to testify by invoking the Fifth Amendment, which states that nobody may be forced to testify as a witness against himself or herself, Syn. take the Fifth Amendment
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. [ F. amendement, LL. amendamentum. ] 1. An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. In public bodies; Any alternation made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion by adding, changing, substituting, or omitting. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Law) Correction of an error in a writ or process. [ 1913 Webster ]
[かくしき;きゃくしき, kakushiki ; kyakushiki] (n) (1) formality; social rule; social status; (2) (arch) (usu. きゃくしき) (See 律令) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)