Amnesty
n. A general pardon for offenders, especially for political offenses.
Synonyms
absolution, condonation, dispensation, forgiveness, immunity, reprieve
Antonyms
penalty, punishment, retribution
Sentences
1. Amnesty international seeks to grant amnesty to political prisoners in other countries when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is violated.
2. President Richard Nixon was granted amnesty regarding the Watergate Scandal.