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Webster 1913 Edition
Amende
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Aˊmende′
,Noun.
[F. See
Amend
.] 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.
Definition 2024
amende
amende
English
Noun
amende
- A monetary punishment, a fine.
Related terms
- amende honorable
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a.mɑ̃d/
Noun
amende f (plural amendes)
- fine (payment)
Verb
amende
- first-person singular present indicative of amender
- third-person singular present indicative of amender
- first-person singular present subjunctive of amender
- third-person singular present subjunctive of amender
- second-person singular imperative of amender