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.

An unopposed amendment to a motion, accepted by the person making the original motion.

(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.

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

plural of amende honorable

A public confession and apology.

simple past tense and past participle of make amends

(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.