[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. [ 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)[Add to Longdo]