Amnesty
/ˈæmnɪsti/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses, often granted before prosecution or sentencing.
The country declared a general amnesty for all political prisoners.
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Commentary
Amnesty typically applies to groups and is distinct from individual pardons; it often has political motivations.
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