Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amnesty
noun
/ˈæmnəsti/
Definition
A decision by a government to forgive individuals for offenses they have committed, often for political reasons.
Examples
- The government declared an amnesty for all political prisoners.
- During the peace negotiations, the rebel group was offered an amnesty.
Meaning
Amnesty refers to a legal pardon granted by the state, typically for political prisoners or those who have committed offenses against the government.
Synonyms
- pardon
- forgiveness
- reprieve
- absolution
