amende honorable
Americannoun
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amendes honorables
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of amende honorable
From French, dating back to 1660–70; see origin at amends, honorable
Example Sentences
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Although not admitting the reason for his conduct, I am strongly convinced that the step is a mere acknowledgment of an error on his part, and an effort, however late, at the amende honorable.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Charles James Lever
I can't answer all those questions,” laughed Owen and now his manner changed quite charmingly as he made an amende honorable.
From Possessed by Cleveland Moffett
I spoke before Sala, and referred to a misquotation from a speech I had made in the country, and purposely then and there made the amende honorable, of which he at least understood the meaning.
From The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 2 by Harry Furniss
It is said, I know not how truly, that he has since made the amende honorable.
From The Romance of Biography (Vol 2 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. by Mrs. (Anna) Jameson
If so, I make amende honorable of all that I said up to this minute.
From Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 by Adam G. de Gurowski, Count
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