Amended

Amended is the past participle of amend. It describes something that has been changed for improvement, modification, or correction. In legal and governmental contexts, amendments are formal changes to existing texts such as constitutions, statutes, regulations, or contracts. An amended law or constitution reflects changes approved by the appropriate authority and may replace or complement the original text. The process typically involves proposal or sponsorship, review by a committee or agency, approval by a legislative body or referendum, and publication or registration. In court practice, a party may file an amended complaint, petition, or answer to update facts, claims, or defenses after initial filing; courts usually require a showing of good cause and may set deadlines for amendments.

In non-legal uses, "amended" describes revisions to documents, such as an amended contract that includes added terms or corrected provisions; an amended will modifies a previous will to alter dispositions of assets. The term is also used in agriculture and horticulture to describe soil that has been improved by adding materials like compost, lime, or fertilizers, known as soil amendments. The phrase can be used as an adjective (an amended version) or a verb phrase (the statute was amended on July 1). Etymologically, amend derives from Latin emendare, meaning to correct or improve. Usage varies by jurisdiction and context, but generally conveys formal change intended to clarify, correct, or improve the original text or condition.