amendment
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The constitutional amendment would expand the so-called homestead exemption—a reduction in the taxable value of a homeowner’s primary residence that results in a lower property-tax payment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
An amendment to the Securities Purchase Agreement increased the aggregate subscription price by $50 million to $250 million.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Before parliament approved the amendment in 2024, Japan was the only G7 country that did not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
On the one hand, the Constitution is moribund with respect to formal amendment.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
In states that already had female suffrage, the emphasis would be on support for a federal amendment.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing amendment
U.S. Government Lingo
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American History I
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13th Amendment (1865)
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