amendment document

[/əˈmɛndmənt ˈdɒkjumənt/]
nounpl: amendment documents
documento de emenda
1. A formal written document that modifies, adds to, or changes the terms of an existing agreement, contract, law, or constitution
The amendment document was signed by both parties to update the original contract terms.
O documento de emenda foi assinado por ambas as partes para atualizar os termos do contrato original.
2. An official record detailing changes made to a legal or official text without replacing the original document entirely
The constitutional amendment document outlined the new voting procedures.
O documento de emenda constitucional delineou os novos procedimentos de votação.
Amendment documents are fundamental in Brazilian and Portuguese legal systems. In Brazil, they are commonly used in commercial contracts and governmental procedures. The term 'termo aditivo' (additive term) is also widely used as an alternative, particularly in São Paulo's business community. In the United States, amendment documents are crucial in constitutional law and contract modification practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
amendmentaddendummodification documentalteration documentsupplementary document
Antonyms / Antônimos
original documentunmodified document

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento de emenda
Most common formal usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
documento de alteração
Alternative phrasing used in corporate and commercial settings
Portugal
documento de alteração
Preferred term in Portuguese legal documents; sometimes 'termo aditivo'
Rio de Janeiro
documento de emenda
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

contractclauseagreementsupplementridercodicilprotocol

Related Idioms & Phrases

amend a document
execute an amendment
file an amendment
sign off on an amendment
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