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amnesty
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release from the guilt or penalty of an offense the president of France traditionally grants amnesty to specially selected prisoners on Bastille Day Synonyms absolution, pardon, forgiveness, remission, remittalRelated Words parole; acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication; condonation; exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity; commutation, commuting, reprieve; clemency, leniency, mercyNear Antonyms conviction, sentence; assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying; castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnationAntonyms penalty, punishment, retribution
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