emendations

Definition of emendationsnext
plural of emendation
as in amendments
a change designed to correct or improve a written work the governor's numerous emendations to the speechwriter's first draft left nary a sentence untouched

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amendments
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  • Again, amendments to association governing documents may be required to avoid any incompatibilities.
    Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Rather than engaging with the policy’s details, some used the process to relitigate the premise itself or to propose amendments that had little to do with implementation.
    Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Emendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emendations. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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