pakeitimus

Pakeitimus is a Lithuanian noun that denotes an amendment or change to a legal text, such as a law, constitution, international treaty, or contract. In legal and political discourse, pakeitimus refer to formal modifications introduced through an established legislative or normative procedure. The term is used across texts to designate the modifications themselves, rather than the original text. In everyday language, people may speak of pakeitimai as changes in policy.

The word derives from the verb pakeisti, to change. The related forms include pakeitimas (an amendment or modification) and pakeitimai (amendments). The form pakeitimus is the accusative plural, typically used when the amendments are the object of discussion or citation.

Procedural context varies by jurisdiction. Amendments to statutory texts are usually proposed by government bodies, legislators, or authorized agencies, and must pass through a formal approval process. Constitutional amendments often require special majorities or referendums, and international treaties may require ratification by the relevant legislative or executive authority. Drafts are typically published for public comment before adoption.

Effects and implementation: once adopted, pakeitimai modify the existing text, sometimes with transitional provisions to manage the shift between versions. They are then promulgated and enter into force on a date specified in the act or upon publication, depending on national law. The concept also applies to private contracts, where amendments reflect mutual consent.