1. A process of making incremental, progressive changes or corrections to a document, law, policy, or system over time rather than through sudden, comprehensive reform
The company implemented a gradual amendment to its safety protocols to minimize disruption to operations.
A empresa implementou uma emenda gradual em seus protocolos de segurança para minimizar a interrupção das operações.
2. In legal or constitutional contexts, the practice of modifying existing legislation through successive, measured alterations
The government pursued a gradual amendment of tax laws rather than a complete overhaul.
O governo buscou uma emenda gradual das leis fiscais em vez de uma reforma completa.