Definition of Amende
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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