Amendment of statute

What does Amendment of statute mean in American Law?

The definition of Amendment of statute in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

A legislative change in a statute, the result of which is called an “amended statute.” Amendment is to be distinguished from repeal of statute, which leads to the voiding and elimination thereof. But the distinction is frequently shadowy in practice, for one very common amendment process involves repealing a statute, and then enacting a slightly modified replacement, the net effect being a provision changed only somewhat from what previously had been in effect, i.e., an “amended statute.”