early amendment
[ˈɜːrli əˈmɛndmənt]
nounpl: early amendments
emenda antecipada
1. A modification or correction made to a legal document, contract, or legislative proposal before its final approval or implementation
The early amendment to the contract addressed the concerns raised by both parties before signing.
A emenda antecipada ao contrato abordou as preocupações levantadas por ambas as partes antes da assinatura.
2. In legal and constitutional contexts, a change proposed to a bill or legislation in the preliminary stages of review
The senator introduced an early amendment to the healthcare bill during committee review.
O senador introduziu uma emenda antecipada ao projeto de lei de saúde durante a revisão da comissão.
3. A correction or revision made in the early phases of document preparation, before formal submission
Several early amendments were made to the proposal to ensure compliance with regulations.
Várias emendas antecipadas foram feitas à proposta para garantir conformidade com os regulamentos.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, early amendments are considered best practice as they prevent costly revisions at later stages. In Brazil, amendments to legislation (emendas) are a significant part of the legislative process, particularly in the Chamber of Deputies (Câmara dos Deputados) and Senate (Senado Federal). Early amendments allow stakeholders to address concerns proactively rather than reactively.
Related Idioms & Phrases
catch it early - intervir antecipadamente
get ahead of the curve - estar à frente da curva com emendas antecipadas
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