A public confession and apology.

(politics) An amendment made in bad faith by a legislator who disagrees with the principles of a bill and seeks to make it useless rather than simply voting against it.

plural of wrecking amendment

plural of reasoned amendment

(UK politics) A negative response by a Member of Parliament to a proposed bill, providing reasons why it should be rejected rather than receiving a second or third reading.

plural of friendly amendment

The amendment to the constitution of the United States pertaining to freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of the press.

A law or change to an existing law that is added to a governing document.

The fifth amendment to the United States Constitution, which covers several rights, but is used most often quoted regarding the right against self-incrimination.

plural of constitutional amendment