1. A constitutional or legislative amendment that requires an exceptional or special procedure beyond the standard amendment process, often necessitating a higher threshold of approval or votes
The extraordinary amendment required a three-fifths majority vote in both chambers of parliament.
A emenda extraordinária exigiu uma votação de três quintos em ambas as câmaras do parlamento.
2. A modification to a legal document or statute that is considered unusual, exceptional, or non-routine in nature
The constitution allows for extraordinary amendments only in cases of national emergency.
A constituição permite emendas extraordinárias apenas em casos de emergência nacional.