amended  /ə ˈmɛn dəd/ ? Meaning of "amended"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) of legislation
  2. (adj) modified for the better

Usage(s):

  1. Third, it was amended by substituting 3) the Underwood plan for the Norris plan.
  2. In 2004, 13 states amended their constitutions to exclude gays from marrying.
  3. The FindLaw profile for Brown was amended on Thursday to remove a reference to his tenure at the International Arabian Horse Association, which has become a contested point.

Quotes

  1. "As a candidate, Senator Obama said that he wanted all the Bush executive orders reviewed, and decide which ones should be kept, and which ones should be repealed, and which ones should be amended. And that process is going on. It's been...
    on Nov 10, 2008 By: John Podesta Source: Times Online

  2. "We believe the amended terms are fair to all sides and reflect the value and risks of the Bear Stearns franchise," said Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase, "and bring more certainty for our respective...
    on Mar 24, 2008 By: Jamie Dimon Source: Financial News Online US

  3. "The Senate amended that bill in ways I can support," Bush said Thursday in a statement released by the White House.
    on Feb 7, 2008 By: President Bush Source: RTT News

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