AMENDE Honorable, is an afflictive Punishment, importing, or carrying with it a Note of Infamy.—As, when the Delinquent is condemned to go naked to the Shirt, a Torch in his Hand, and a Rope about his Neck, into a Church or Auditorium; and beg pardon of God, the King, or the Court, for some ill deed. The Phrase 'amende honorable' is more peculiarly used where a Person is condemned to come into Court, or into the Presence of some Person injured; and make an open Recantation, etc.
AMENDE Honorable
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- Written by: Ephraïm Chambers
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