amende honorable
Example Sentences
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This was positive proof, and the captain gave her back, saying this was a clear case of mistaken identity, and as he was honestly mistaken he would make the amende honorable.
From Octavia The Octoroon by Lee, J. F.
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
General Johnston's remonstrance, Mr. Benjamin's amende honorable, and the withdrawal of "Old Jack's" resignation.
From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary
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.
