1. To make right; to correct or rectify (amend the order to fix a clerical error).
2. To change the wording of; specif., to formally alter (a statute, constitution, motion, etc.) by striking out, inserting, or substituting words (amend the legislative bill). See AMENDMENT(3). — amendable, adj. — amendability, n.
amend a previous action. See amend something previously adopted.
amend something previously adopted. Parliamentary law. (Of a deliberative assembly) to change an otherwise final text.
— Also termed amend a previous action.