amende honorable

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The consequence was an amende honorable to the young man, on whom—he having no idea whatever of its provoking cause—it produced the effect that might have been anticipated.

From Somehow Good by De Morgan, William Frend

So heinous a crime could not be overlooked, and Tanee, was banished to his native island; but after a short time he declared his penitence, made amende honorable, and was restored to favour.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847 by Various

I can't answer all those questions,” laughed Owen and now his manner changed quite charmingly as he made an amende honorable.

From Possessed by Moffett, Cleveland

As early, therefore, as I have the opportunity of doing it, I make the amende honorable to my readers for having unwittingly misled them on this point.

From The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)

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.