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The phrase "amendment in defence of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a change or addition to a legal document or policy that aims to protect or support a particular cause or principle.
Example: "The proposed amendment in defence of civil liberties has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers."
Alternatives: "change in support of" or "revision in favor of".
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When Thomas Jefferson and his fellow Founding Fathers composed the First Amendment in defence of free speech, this probably isn't the sort of thing they were thinking of.
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It is not like Occupy Wall Street but there is a grassroots movement to take to the streets on July 4 in defence of the Fourth Amendment called Restore The Fourth Amendment and it grew out of Reddit.
Colin Robertson: In defence of Julian Assange.
"I did shoot him, but not in defence of myself, but in the defence of others".
"The struggle here is in defence of life, in defence of water.
In Defence of Southend.
In Defence of Hull.
In Defence of Lads.
In Defence of Paranoia.
In Defence of Remoaners.
From - In Defence of Reggae.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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