amends

 
Pronunciation: /əˈmɛn(d)z/

plural noun

(in phrase make amends)
  • compensate or make up for a wrongdoing: try to make amends for the rude way you spoke to Lucy

Phrases

offer of amends

Law an offer to publish a correction and an apology for an act of libel: the plaintiff cannot succeed if the defendant proves that an offer of amends was made in good time

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French amendes 'penalties, fine', plural of amende 'reparation', from amender (see amend)