Meaning of the word amnesty in English
What does amnesty mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
amnesty
US /ˈæm.nə.sti/
UK /ˈæm.nə.sti/
Noun
an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses
Example:
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The government granted amnesty to all political prisoners.
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They are seeking amnesty for their past actions.
Verb
to grant an official pardon to
Example:
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The president decided to amnesty the group of dissidents.
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Many refugees hope their host country will eventually amnesty them.