comprehensive amendment

[/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv əˈmɛndmənt/]
nounpl: comprehensive amendments
emenda abrangente
1. A broad, far-reaching modification or change to a legal document, contract, or legislation that covers multiple aspects or sections
The comprehensive amendment to the tax code addressed numerous provisions affecting both individuals and corporations.
A emenda abrangente ao código tributário abordou várias disposições que afetam tanto pessoas físicas quanto jurídicas.
2. In legislative context, a complete revision or overhaul of existing laws or regulations
Congress passed a comprehensive amendment to the healthcare system that reformed insurance requirements.
O Congresso aprovou uma emenda abrangente ao sistema de saúde que reformulou os requisitos de seguro.
3. A substantive change that encompasses multiple related elements rather than isolated modifications
The comprehensive amendment to the contract included revised payment terms, delivery schedules, and liability clauses.
A emenda abrangente do contrato incluiu termos de pagamento revisados, cronogramas de entrega e cláusulas de responsabilidade.
In Brazilian legal and political contexts, 'emenda abrangente' is commonly used when discussing constitutional amendments (emendas constitucionais) or major legislative reforms. This term reflects the formal nature of significant legal changes and is frequently encountered in government documents, congressional debates, and legal professional discourse. In the USA, such amendments are often subject to intense political debate, reflecting the importance of constitutional and legislative modifications in democratic governance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sweeping amendmentbroad amendmentextensive modificationsystemic changethorough revision
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor amendmentlimited modificationnarrow changepartial amendmentsuperficial change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
emenda abrangente
Standard legal terminology used in official documents and legislative contexts
São Paulo
emenda abrangente / alteração ampla
Both terms are used in business and legal settings; alteração ampla is slightly more informal
Rio de Janeiro
emenda abrangente
Formal legal usage, particularly in judicial and legislative discussions
Portugal
alteração abrangente / emenda abrangente
Both terms used; alteração is slightly preferred in Portuguese legal contexts

Related Words

amendmentlegislationrevisionmodificationlegal reformconstitutional amendmentstatutory change

Related Idioms & Phrases

sweeping reform
overhaul of the system
across-the-board change
root and branch reform
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