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For amending vs For amendment

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'For amending' is used when referring to the act of making changes or corrections, while 'for amendment' is used when referring to the actual changes or corrections being made.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 623 views

For amending

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the act of making changes or corrections.

This phrase is used when talking about the process of making changes or corrections to something. It indicates the action of amending or modifying.

Examples:

  • The document is ready for amending before it is finalized.
  • She is responsible for amending any errors in the report.
  • Procedure for amending Annexes C and D
  • That report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by proposals for amending this Directive.
  • For amending the six directives, the Commission has chosen a Decision as a legal instrument.
  • The relevant proposals for amending Article 90, in particular, are on the table.
  • Article 20 of the Protocol stipulates a simplified and accelerated procedure for amending its annexes.
  • Procedures for amending Annexes A and B
  • Where appropriate, that report shall be accompanied by proposals for amending this Directive.
  • If necessary, the Commission shall include with the report proposals for amending the legislation.
  • Instead, we have chosen to keep our amendments to the two proposals for amending the Intrastat regulation.
  • This is however of little practical value in this specific case as this ongoing procedure for amending Directive 85/611 has not been terminated.
  • (6) It is necessary to establish a procedure for amending the Sirene Manual in accordance with the relevant provisions of the various Treaties.
  • (11) A procedure should be laid down for amending the Annexes to this Regulation and for granting specific exemptions for strictly humanitarian purposes.
  • Those provisions may only be amended or repealed in accordance with the procedure laid down for amending this Statute.
  • Procedures for amending the Agreement and for adding new Annexes
  • Given that the ICCAT recommendation has already been adopted at international level, there is limited scope for amending the text of the transposition.
  • Failure to achieve targets for re-use, recycling and recovery of waste streams under other directives is also not a good reason for amending definitions.
  • We also urge the Convention to be ambitious in creating a lighter procedure for amending part 3, through voting by super-qualified majority and without recourse to national ratification.
  • The second step for amending the Directive will, of course, be the in-depth revision.
  • I can, however, also assure you that we shall be watching the use of comitology for amending the annexes very critically.
  • It is necessary to establish a procedure for amending the Sirene Manual in accordance with the relevant provisions of the various Treaties.

Alternatives:

  • for making amendments
  • for correcting
  • for revising
  • for modifying
  • for adjusting

For amendment

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the actual changes or corrections being made.

This phrase is used when talking about the changes or corrections that are being made to something. It indicates the specific amendments or modifications.

Examples:

  • The proposal is up for amendment at the next meeting.
  • The budget is under review for amendment.
  • Proposal(s) for amendment considered
  • A Member State may submit a request for amendment of an operational programme.
  • I have voted with conviction for Amendment No 7.
  • See justification for amendment 12 above.
  • See the justification for amendment 21.
  • See justification for amendment to article 21, paragraph 2, subparagraph 1.
  • Same as for amendment 17 above.
  • See: justification for amendment 12.
  • See also the justification for Amendment 13.
  • See the justification for Amendment 18.
  • I do have sympathy for Amendment No 49.
  • I agree with the last sentence of the justification for Amendment No 1.
  • Proposals for amendment to this Convention shall be adopted by decision of the Committee.
  • Mr Ford has the floor to present this request for amendment.
  • Requests for amendment shall be accompanied by supporting documents setting out the reasons for and the nature and implications of the proposed changes.
  • (4) Following examination of the three requests for amendment, it has been decided that the amendments concerned are not minor.
  • (2) Following examination of this request for amendment, it has been decided that the amendments concerned are not minor.
  • (2) Following examination of this request for amendment, it has been decided that the amendments concerned are not minor.
  • (4) Following examination of these three requests for amendment, it has been decided that the amendments concerned are not minor.
  • Following examination of this request for amendment, it has been decided that the amendments concerned are not minor.

Alternatives:

  • for making amendments
  • for corrections
  • for revisions
  • for modifications
  • for adjustments

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