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special amendment

[/ˈspeʃəl əˈmɛndmənt/]
nounpl: special amendments
emenda especial
1. A legislative modification or change to a document, law, or constitution that addresses a particular or unique circumstance, typically requiring special procedures or approval processes
The parliament passed a special amendment to address the constitutional crisis.
O parlamento aproveu uma emenda especial para resolver a crise constitucional.
2. In legal contexts, an alteration made to a contract, statute, or constitutional text that is distinct from regular amendments and often involves stricter requirements
A special amendment was needed to modify the treaty's provisions.
Uma emenda especial foi necessária para modificar as disposições do tratado.
Synonyms
constitutional amendmentlegislative amendmentextraordinary amendmentexceptional modification
Antonyms
regular amendmentroutine modificationstandard amendment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emenda especial
Standard term used in Brazilian legal and political contexts
São Paulo
emenda especial
Common usage in state legislative procedures
Portugal
alteração especial
Portuguese preference for 'alteração' in constitutional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass a special amendment
propose a special amendment
ratify a special amendment
amend by special procedure
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