amnesty
nounfeminineformal/ɐmniʃˈtiɐ/low
am·nis·ti·a
Definition
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.
The new government declared an amnesty for political prisoners.
The tax amnesty aimed to regularize debts with the tax authority.
Common collocations
general amnestypolitical amnestytax amnestyto grant amnesty
Etymology
Do grego 'amnēstía' (esquecimento), através do latim 'amnestia'.