general amendment
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl əˈmɛndmənt/]
nounpl: general amendments
emenda geral
1. A broad modification or change made to a law, constitution, contract, or document that affects multiple sections or provisions rather than addressing a single specific issue
The legislature passed a general amendment to the tax code that affected all income brackets.
O legislativo aprovou uma emenda geral ao código tributário que afetou todas as faixas de renda.
2. In legal proceedings, a modification to a pleading or motion that revises the entire document comprehensively
The plaintiff filed a general amendment to the complaint to include additional defendants.
A parte autora apresentou uma emenda geral à petição inicial para incluir réus adicionais.
3. A widespread or comprehensive alteration to policies, procedures, or regulations across an organization
The company announced a general amendment to its employee handbook covering all departments.
A empresa anunciou uma emenda geral ao manual do funcionário cobrindo todos os departamentos.
The term 'general amendment' is primarily used in legal, legislative, and formal institutional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly referenced during congressional debates and in the judiciary. In the USA, it is frequently used in discussions of constitutional amendments or legislative reforms. The concept reflects the formal processes of governance and the careful consideration required when making broad changes to foundational documents or policies.
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