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Sixth amendment

The term "Sixth Amendment" refers to the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which outlines rights related to criminal prosecutions, such as the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to legal counsel4, 5. It is a fundamental legal concept within constitutional law, not a financial term or a concept relevant to finance, investing, or portfolio theory.

While financial and legal documents may occasionally use the phrase "Sixth Amendment" to denote the sixth modification or change to an existing agreement (e.g., a "Sixth Amendment to a Credit Agreement"1, 2, 3), this usage refers to a sequential contractual revision and not to a distinct financial concept with a definition, formula, or practical application within financial markets or investment strategies. Therefore, it does not fit the criteria for an encyclopedia-style article on Diversification.com, which focuses on financial terms and concepts.

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