To amend is to make a change by adding, subtracting, or substituting. For example, one can amend a statute, a contract, the United States Constitution, or a pleading filed in a lawsuit. Generally, procedures dictate the way in which one amends a specific item.
An amended tax return is a form filed by an individual or entity to correct errors that were made in a filed tax return. Examples of mistakes that may need to be corrected can include misreporting earnings and tax credits, the number of dependents claimed, and the filing status.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is an organization founded in 1920, with the mission of defending and preserving the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. The ACLU currently has more than 1.7 million members, 500 staff attorneys, thousands of volunteer attorneys, and several offices throughout the United States.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES) (also referred to as the Waxman-Markey Bill) primarily sought to promote a clean energy economy, reduce greenhouse emissions, and create energy independence.
In U.S. law the term "Indians" refers generally to the indigenous peoples of the North American continent at the time of European colonization.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) (also called the Recovery Act) was a large omnibus bill providing over $747 billion in supplemental appropriations for the 2009 fiscal year and spending to aid families and small businesses following the
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Amicus Curiae literally translated from Latin is "friend of the court." Plural is "amici curiae."
To grant amnesty is to grant a pardon to those who have committed an offense. Under immigration law, amnesty is a governmental pardon for a person or group of persons who violated policies related to immigration.
