Which is correct:
"make amendment on" or "make amendment to"?

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make amendment on

This is not a correct construction in English. The preposition 'on' is not used with 'amendment'.

The correct preposition to use with 'amendment' is 'to'.

Alternatives:

  • make an amendment to

make amendment to

This is the correct construction in English. The preposition 'to' is used with 'amendment'.

When referring to the action of changing or adding to a document or law, the correct phrase is 'make an amendment to'.

Alternatives:

  • propose an amendment to
  • suggest an amendment to
  • introduce an amendment to
  • submit an amendment to
Both 'make amendment on' and 'make amendment to' are not commonly used in English. The correct preposition to use with 'amendment' is 'to'.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

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