1. A modification or change to a document, law, or proposal that requires immediate attention or action due to its time-sensitive nature
The committee voted on an urgent amendment to the budget proposal before the deadline.
A comissão votou sobre uma emenda urgente à proposta orçamentária antes do prazo.
2. In legislative contexts, a proposed change that is prioritized for expedited consideration
An urgent amendment was filed to address the critical gaps in the legislation.
Uma emenda urgente foi apresentada para abordar as lacunas críticas na legislação.