Collocations for amendment - noun
ADJ.
important, major, significant
A major amendment was introduced into the legislation.
A major amendment was introduced into the legislation.
minor, slight, small | draft, proposed | detailed | constitutional
VERB + AMENDMENT
introduce, make | draft
The committee does not adequately consult others when drafting amendments.
The committee does not adequately consult others when drafting amendments.
move, propose, put forward, suggest, table
He moved an amendment limiting capital punishment to certain very serious crimes.
He moved an amendment limiting capital punishment to certain very serious crimes.
withdraw
She withdrew her amendment and left the meeting.
She withdrew her amendment and left the meeting.
accept, adopt, approve, carry, pass, ratify, support, vote for
Parliament accepted the amendment and the bill was passed. | On a free vote, the amendment was carried by 292 votes to 246.
Parliament accepted the amendment and the bill was passed. | On a free vote, the amendment was carried by 292 votes to 246.
oppose, reject | be subject to
The programme is subject to amendment.
The programme is subject to amendment.
PREP.
without ~
The new clause was accepted without amendment.
The new clause was accepted without amendment.
~ to
an amendment to the Clean Water Act
an amendment to the Clean Water Act