👉 An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling a word that’s important to understand – “amendment.” The dictionary gives us a lovely definition, don't you think? Let’s break it down together. It says: "An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices." Now, let’s put that into simpler terms. Think of it like this – an amendment is essentially a tweak, a fix, or an improvement. It's not just any change, though! It needs to be a good change - one that makes things better. Imagine you’re building with LEGOs and you accidentally put a piece in upside down. You'd want to amend your construction – you'd correct the mistake and make it right again. That's what an amendment does! And just like someone might change their habits for the better, amending something can also mean changing rules or laws (like our Constitution!) to make them fairer or more just. Let’s rhyme it up a bit: "An amendment is a change you see, To fix what's wrong, for all to agree!" Do you have any questions about that? Is there anything you'd like me to explain in a different way?
