new amendment
[/njuː əˈmɛndmənt/]
nounpl: new amendments
nova emenda
1. A recently proposed or recently enacted change, modification, or addition to a legal document, constitution, or law
The new amendment to the constitution was ratified by Congress last month.
A nova emenda à constituição foi ratificada pelo Congresso no mês passado.
2. A formal alteration or improvement made to a legislative bill or legal text during the legislative process
The senator introduced a new amendment to strengthen environmental protections.
O senador apresentou uma nova emenda para fortalecer as proteções ambientais.
3. Recent modifications to existing laws or regulations to address contemporary issues
The new amendment addresses digital privacy concerns.
A nova emenda aborda preocupações com privacidade digital.
The term is significant in both Brazilian and American political contexts, as constitutional amendments require significant legislative processes. In Brazil, amendments to the Federal Constitution (Constituição Federal) are a common part of the political process, while in the USA, constitutional amendments are rare and require broad consensus. The phrase reflects the formal, legal nature of governmental change in democratic systems.
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