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amnesty

nounfeminineformaluncommon/ɐmniʃˈtiɐ/am·nis·ti·a

Definition

1

A general pardon granted by the state to a group of people convicted of or charged with certain crimes, usually for political or social reasons.

Usage examples

The new government declared an amnesty for political prisoners.
The tax amnesty aimed to regularize debts with the tax authority.

Common combinations

general amnestypolitical amnestytax amnestyto grant amnesty