Addendum
An addendum, in general, is an addition required to be made to a document by its reader subsequent to its printing or publication. It comes from the Latin verbal phrase addendum est, being the gerundive form of the verb addo, addere, addidi, additum, "to give to, add to",[1] meaning "(that which) must be added". Addenda is from the plural form addenda sunt, "(those things) which must be added". (See also Memorandum, Agenda, Corrigenda).
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[edit] Specific uses
[edit] In books
In a book, an addendum (sometimes referred to as an appendix) is a supplemental addition to a given main work. It may explain inconsistencies or otherwise explain or update the information found in the main work, especially if any such problems were detected too late to correct the main work. For example, the main work could have had already been printed and the cost of destroying the batch and reprinting is deemed too high. As such, addenda may come in many forms — a separate letter included with the work, text files on a digital medium, or any similar carrier. It may serve to notify the reader of errors present, as an errata.
[edit] In contracts
In other documents, most importantly in legal contracts, an addendum is an additional document not included in the main part of the contract which may contain additional terms, specifications, provisions, standard forms or other information. A contract addendum may also be called an appendix, an annex or a rider...
Addenda are often used in standard form contracts to make changes or add specific detail. For example, an addendum might be added to a contract to change a date or add details as to delivery of goods or pricing. The addendum should be referenced in the contract, or the contract should be referenced in the addendum, so that it is clear which contract the addendum is modifying.
A rider is often used to add specific detail and especially specific conditions to a standard contract such as an insurance contract. A rider may also be added to a piece of legislation.
Schedules and exhibits are sub-categories of addenda, with schedules being related to numerical and time information, such as pricing and time-schedules, and exhibits used for examples of standard forms and different types of evidence or models. Exhibits are often used in legal documents submitted to a court as part of judicial proceedings such as statements of claim and briefs.
[edit] In legal judgments
Juries in inquests or trials may amplify or explain their decisions by issuing a commentary known as a rider, as in the prosecution of Harold Greenwood[2] and the inquest of Jean Charles de Menezes.[3]
[edit] In medical transcription
Addendum is also used if the doctor is dictating additional information about the patient.
[edit] Plural
In the plural, only the Latin addenda, and not the English adaptation addendums, is acceptable.[citation needed]
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[edit] References
- ^ Cassell's Latin Dictionary ed. Marchant & Charles
- ^ Wilson, Colin (1984). Encyclopedia of Murder. Pan Books. p. 277. ISBN 0-330-28300-6.
- ^ Edwards, Richard; Rayner, Gordon (2008-12-12). "Jean Charles de Menezes inquest: Jury reaches open verdict - Telegraph". London: telegraph.co.uk. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/3708063/Jean-Charles-de-Menezes-inquest-Jury-reaches-open-verdict.html. Retrieved 2010-10-22.
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