amende honorable

Example Sentences

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I even offered to contribute myself, that it might be taken as an amende honorable on behalf of the English Government.

From The Soul of a People by Fielding, H. (Harold)

In due time Douglas Jerrold, as in duty bound, made the amende honorable to the sex he had maligned.

From The History of "Punch" by Spielmann, M. H. (Marion Harry)

General Johnston's remonstrance, Mr. Benjamin's amende honorable, and the withdrawal of "Old Jack's" resignation.

From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary

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 Lever, Charles James

I have been called upon several times to make the amende honorable, and I admit that it is not an occasion of much mirth and merriment.

From Cordwood by Nye, Bill