Meaning Of The Word Amnesty

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amnesty
countable noun: An amnesty is a period of time during which people can admit to a crime or give up weapons without being punished.
variable noun: An amnesty is an official pardon granted to a group of prisoners by the state.

amnesty in American English
a pardon, esp. for political offenses against a government
to grant amnesty to
noun: a general pardon for offenses, esp. political offenses, against a government, often granted before any trial or conviction
transitive verb: to grant amnesty to; pardon

amnesty in British English
noun: a general pardon, esp for offences against a government
verb: to overlook or forget (an offence)

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