amnesty
amnesty
nounDefinition of AMNESTY
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense <the president of France traditionally grants amnesty to specially selected prisoners on Bastille Day>
Related Words parole; acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication; condonation; exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity; commutation, commuting, reprieve; clemency, leniency, mercy
Near Antonyms conviction, sentence; assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying; castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnation
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