amendments

noun

1. 1

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

2. 2

   In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.

3. 3

   Correction of an error in a writ or process.

4. 4

   An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.

   “The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.”

5. 5

   That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

   “a soil amendment”