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单词 amendatory
释义

amendatory

adjective

amen·​da·​to·​ry ə-ˈmen-də-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce amendatory (audio)
: corrective

Synonyms

  • corrective
  • rectifying
  • reformative
  • reformatory
  • remedial
  • remedying
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Example Sentences

a bill of rights was seen as a much-needed amendatory supplement to the national constitution
Recent Examples on the Web Raoul’s comments on Tuesday came one day after Rauner used his amendatory veto powers to rewrite a gun control measure that would have established a 72-hour waiting period to purchase assault-style weapons. Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 16 May 2018

Word History

Etymology

amend + -atory (as in emendatory)

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

amendatory

adjective

amen·​da·​to·​ry ə-ˈmen-də-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce amendatory (audio)
: intended or serving to amend
an amendatory endorsement

amendatory

adjective

as in corrective
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition a bill of rights was seen as a much-needed amendatory supplement to the national constitution

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • corrective
  • reformative
  • beneficial
  • remedial
  • reformatory
  • remedying
  • curative
  • reparative
  • rectifying
  • therapeutic
  • helpful
  • medicinal
  • counteractive
  • antidotal
  • counterbalancing
  • salutary
  • wholesome
  • restorative
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