amende honorable
Example Sentences
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Do, worthy Mr. Editor, make the amende honorable by publishing the true characters of the MSS. forwarded by S. H. H., which you have so inadvertently published as original.
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)
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
Probably he thought he might now do so with impunity, as he was making the amende honorable.
From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac
Come down, sole ally and accomplice of my heinous vanity, and plead for me, and make the amende honorable to this grim guardian of Miss Muriel’s peace!”
From Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part by Wilson, Augusta J. Evans
