grant amnesty

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The move by then-President Reagan to grant amnesty, giving legal status and a path to citizenship to many immigrants lacking authorization, helped pave the way for a booming fashion economy, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

The European Parliament called on Thailand last month to reform the law, which it said was "among the strictest in the world", and grant amnesty to those prosecuted and imprisoned under it.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

The action of the military government came after state-run newspapers on Monday reported that the military would grant amnesty to soldiers who have committed minor crimes who wish to return to active service.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

In return, the Russian government would drop the charges of treason against him and grant amnesty to his soldiers.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2023

Tibet to grant amnesty to those Tibetans known for their pro- Chinese inclinations and to restore to them their property.

From The Fight for the Republic in China by Simpson, Bertram Lenox