amnesty

noun

ˈam-nə-stē How to pronounce amnesty (audio)
Definition of amnestynext
as in forgiveness
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense the president of France traditionally grants amnesty to specially selected prisoners on Bastille Day

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Recent Examples of amnesty Christian legislators demanded amnesty for hundreds of citizens who fled to Israel after its forces withdrew from Lebanon in 2000. — ABC News, 5 June 2026 In January, Rodríguez announced plans to transform El Helicoide into a social and sports center as part of a broader political opening that included an amnesty initiative for political prisoners later approved by the National Assembly. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 Elia Kane Played by Love Lies Bleeding's Katy O’Brian, Elia Kane is a former Imperial communications officer who has seemingly cleaned up her act and received amnesty from the New Republic. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026 In a society traumatized by the violence of the last 70 years, the new president came to power seeking to resume the path established by the 2016 peace agreement, in which about 13,000 FARC combatants and sympathizers exchanged armed struggle for amnesty and state protection. — Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for amnesty
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  1. forgiveness
  2. pardon
Noun
  • As well as realization that everyone deserves love, empathy, and forgiveness.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Mengel wrote the script for the cinematic exploration of family, love, forgiveness and mental health with his friend and creative partner Christian Bengtson.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Definition of forgiveness
Noun
  • The school construction scandal should not end in a presidential pardon.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
  • Maxwell's former attorney, David Markus, told reporters last summer that Maxwell had not requested a pardon, but would welcome any relief.
    — James Hill, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Definition of pardon

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“Amnesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amnesty. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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