(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

The amendment to the constitution of the United States pertaining to the right to keep and bear arms.

plural of constitutional 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 reasoned amendment

(idiomatic) To repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.

plural of amende honorable

A public confession and apology.

simple past tense and past participle of make amends