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amnesty

[am-nuh-stee] / ˈæm nə sti /
NOUN
pardon, often by government
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Following Rodríguez's remarks, Foro Penal vice-president Gonzalo Himiob said only another legislative act or referendum could undo the amnesty law, which had no expiration date.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Servicemen accused of plotting against the state are being exempted from an amnesty law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Her group is considering an application to extend the amnesty date if the government does not do so itself.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She has reformed oil regulations and enacted a historic amnesty law.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

But that day, I did not have much opportunity to sight-see for I met immediately with the men protesting the government offer of amnesty.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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