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amnesty

[am-nuh-stee] / ˈæm nə sti /
NOUN
pardon, often by government
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An amnesty statute freed more than 3,000 political prisoners, according to the government.

From Barron's

He also sparked confusion saying he might abandon the ticket for a "price," in what was seen as a bid to negotiate amnesty for his father.

From Barron's

Defectors have been promised amnesty, but the Revolutionary Guards know Iranians will have difficulty forgiving them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under the amnesty program, about 20% of the revenue would go to the city’s general fund and the Office of Finance.

From Los Angeles Times

The junta frequently grants prison amnesties on public holidays, and Monday's raft of notices also announced the release of more than 2,800 other prisoners and 10 jailed foreign nationals -- without detailing their offences.

From Barron's