initial amendment
[ɪˈnɪʃəl əˈmɛndmənt]
nounpl: initial amendments
emenda inicial
1. The first proposed change or modification to a legal document, contract, or legislative bill before it is finalized or ratified
The initial amendment to the contract addressed concerns about payment terms.
A emenda inicial ao contrato abordou preocupações sobre os termos de pagamento.
2. In legal or constitutional contexts, the first alteration or revision made to an existing law or constitutional provision
Congress debated the initial amendment to the proposed legislation for several weeks.
O Congresso debateu a emenda inicial à legislação proposta por várias semanas.
3. The first modification submitted during a formal amendment process in parliamentary or legislative procedures
The initial amendment was rejected, but subsequent amendments were accepted.
A emenda inicial foi rejeitada, mas as emendas subsequentes foram aceitas.
This term is primarily used in formal legal, legislative, and corporate contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in parliamentary debates, contract law, and constitutional discussions. The concept reflects the iterative nature of legal processes where multiple amendments may be proposed before final approval.
Related Idioms & Phrases
propose an initial amendment
submit an initial amendment
reject the initial amendment
amend from the initial amendment
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