amended

Definition

To officially tweak, fix, or improve something—usually a document, law, or agreement. Amended means you're not scrapping the whole thing; you're just making it less broken than it was before.

Example Usage

Congress amended the tax code to close loopholes and improve clarity on filing requirements.

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