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Amende

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A`mende´
n.1.A pecuniary punishment or fine; a reparation or recantation.
Amende honorable
(Old French Law) A species of infamous punishment in which the offender, being led into court with a rope about his neck, and a lighted torch in his hand, begged pardon of his God, the court, etc. In popular language, the phrase now denotes a public apology or recantation, and reparation to an injured party, for improper language or treatment.
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When this was not forthcoming, he eventually did make an amende honorable, but this did not last.
Clement Marot: A Renaissance Poet Discovers the Gospel by Taylor, Larissa / Renaissance Quarterly
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