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amends(dictionary)
AMENDS(law)

amends (iou)



amends noun sing. & collect. sing.; in sense 1 also pl.. See also AMEND noun. ME.
[Old French amendes pecuniary fine, penalties, pl. of amende reparation, formed as AMEND verb.]
Moneys paid or things given to make reparation; a fine. ME-L18.
Reparation, restitution, compensation, satisfaction. Esp. in make amends. ME.
Southey I looked forward to an honourable amends.
Improvement, betterment. Esp. in thole amends. Now dial. L16.
b. spec. Improvement in health, recovery. L16-L17.