Legal Definitions - second-degree amendment

A second-degree amendment is a type of amendment proposed to a statute, constitution, pleading, order, or other instrument. It is a change made by addition, deletion, or correction, especially an alteration in wording.

For example, an amendment by adding places new wording at the end of a motion or of a paragraph or other readily divisible part within a motion. An amendment by inserting places new wording within or around a motion's current wording. An amendment by striking out removes wording from a motion's current wording. An amendment by striking out and inserting removes wording and replaces it with alternative wording.

Secondary amendment is another term for a second-degree amendment. It is a motion that changes another motion's wording by striking out text, inserting or adding text, or substituting text.

Overall, a second-degree amendment is a way to modify an existing motion or document by changing its wording.