(idiomatic) To repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.

The amendment to the constitution of the United States pertaining to freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of the press.

A law or change to an existing law that is added to a governing document.

The amendment to the constitution of the United States pertaining to the right to keep and bear arms.

simple past tense and past participle of make amends

(politics) An amendment made in bad faith by a legislator who disagrees with the principles of a bill and seeks to make it useless rather than simply voting against it.

plural of wrecking amendment

(UK politics) A negative response by a Member of Parliament to a proposed bill, providing reasons why it should be rejected rather than receiving a second or third reading.

plural of reasoned amendment

present participle of make amends