Amendment :: Amendment (n.) An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
Amendment :: Amendment (n.) In public bodies; Any alternation made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion by adding, changing, substituting, or omitting..
Amendment :: Amendment (n.) Correction of an error in a writ or process.
Amends :: Amends (n. sing. & pl.) Compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation.
Commend :: Commend (v. t.) To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation..
Commend :: Commend (v. t.) To recommend as worthy of confidence or regard; to present as worthy of notice or favorable attention.
Commend :: Commend (v. t.) To mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend a person or an act..
Commend :: Commend (v. t.) To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will..
Commendable :: Commendable (a.) Worthy of being commended or praised; laudable; praiseworthy.
Commendam :: Commendam (n.) A vacant living or benefice commended to a cleric (usually a bishop) who enjoyed the revenue until a pastor was provided. A living so held was said to be held in commendam. The practice was abolished by law in 1836.
Commendatary :: Commendatary (n.) One who holds a living in commendam.
Commendation :: Commendation (n.) The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
Commendation :: Commendation (n.) That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
Commendation :: Commendation (n.) A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
Commendator :: Commendator (n.) One who holds a benefice in commendam; a commendatary.