"probing amendment" meaning in All languages combined

See probing amendment on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: probing amendments [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} probing amendment (plural probing amendments)
  1. (politics) An amendment put forward by a legislator with the intent of providing an opportunity for discussion of a specific topic, rather than with the intent of actually changing the proposed legislation. Wikipedia link: probing amendment
    Sense id: en-probing_amendment-en-noun-ew6RR5dD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Politics Topics: government, politics

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