Amnesty
definition
n. A general pardo for offenders, especially for political offenses.
Synonyms
- Forgiveness
- Immunity
- Reprieve
Antonyms
- Penalty
- Punishment
- Retribution
Example
- Joel was granted amnesty and got to leave jail three months earlier than his sentenced time.
- During the cival war Abraham Lincoln offered may amnesties to the Union.
Fewer countries execute more people: Amnesty
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