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interim amendment

[ˈɪntərɪm əˈmɛndmənt]
nounpl: interim amendments
emenda provisória
1. A temporary or preliminary modification made to a document, law, or regulation while a more permanent solution is being developed
The interim amendment was adopted to address the immediate concerns while the legislative committee prepared a comprehensive reform.
A emenda provisória foi adotada para resolver as preocupações imediatas enquanto a comissão legislativa preparava uma reforma abrangente.
2. A modification made during an interim period, intended to remain in effect only until a final decision or permanent amendment is made
The company issued an interim amendment to its employment policy pending the completion of the legal review.
A empresa emitiu uma emenda provisória de sua política de emprego pendente a conclusão da revisão legal.
Synonyms
temporary amendmentprovisional amendmentpreliminary amendmentexpedient amendment
Antonyms
permanent amendmentfinal amendmentdefinitive amendment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emenda provisória
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese legal and administrative contexts
Portugal
alteração provisória
Commonly used in Portuguese legal terminology
Brazil
emenda temporária
Alternative form used in some administrative documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

stop-gap measure
holding pattern
temporary fix
pending final approval
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