Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amende
noun
/əˈmɛnd/
Definition
A legal term referring to a formal acknowledgment of a wrongdoing or the act of making amends.
Examples
- After realizing his mistake, he offered an amende to his colleague.
- The court required an amende for the damages caused by the defendant.
Meaning
In the context of law, ‘amende’ signifies repairing a wrong or error, often through compensation or corrective action.
Synonyms
- redress
- reparation
- compensation
- atonement
