die Gesetzesänderung
Translation
amendment, change in law, law amendment
Examples
Eine Gesetzesänderung wurde vom Parlament beschlossen.
A change in the law was decided by parliament.
Grammar Patterns
((an amendment)) ((to sth.)) There is an amendment to the data protection act.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gesetzesnovelle, Reform
Etymology
Composed of 'Gesetz' (law) and 'Änderung' (change), from the verb 'ändern' (to change). Literally 'law change'.
Memory Tips
This is a very straightforward compound word. Just remember it as a 'change' ('Änderung') to the 'law' ('Gesetz').