1. A temporary or conditional modification to a legal document, contract, or legislative text that is subject to further review, approval, or permanent revision
The board approved a provisional amendment to the bylaws pending member ratification.
A diretoria aprovou uma emenda provisória aos estatutos pendente de ratificação dos membros.
2. In legal and constitutional contexts, an alteration made with the understanding that it may be revised or replaced before becoming permanent
The provisional amendment to the contract will remain in effect until the committee meets next month.
A emenda provisória do contrato permanecerá em vigor até a reunião do comitê no próximo mês.