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amnesty

[am-nuh-stee] / ˈæm nə sti /
NOUN
pardon, often by government
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Under pressure from Washington to ease repression, she has pushed through several major economic reforms, as well as an amnesty for political prisoners.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Türk said many Venezuelans remained in "arbitrary detention" despite the passing of the amnesty law last month.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

An amnesty statute freed more than 3,000 political prisoners, according to the government.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

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 • Mar. 4, 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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