constructive amendment of indictmentglossary / constructive amendment of indictment The admission of evidence that modifies the indictment by modifying the elements of a charged offense or by establishing an offense different from or in addition to those in the indictment. 词条贡献者 译员海燕,毕业于法国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与破产对抗诉讼有关的法律文件。