private amendment
[/ˈpraɪvət əˈmɛndmənt/]
nounpl: private amendments
emenda privada
1. A legislative amendment that applies to a specific individual, organization, or local jurisdiction rather than to the general public or all applicable entities
The senator introduced a private amendment to benefit a specific hospital in her district.
A senadora introduziu uma emenda privada para beneficiar um hospital específico em seu distrito.
2. In contract law, a modification made to a private agreement between parties that is not disclosed publicly
The contract included a private amendment that adjusted payment terms for the contractor.
O contrato incluía uma emenda privada que ajustava os prazos de pagamento do contratante.
Private amendments are controversial in democratic legislatures as they can represent special interest legislation or 'pork barrel' politics. In Brazil, such amendments require transparency disclosure under current legislation, though debate continues about their appropriate use in the legislative process.
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