as in forgiveness
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense
the president of France traditionally grants amnesty to specially selected prisoners on Bastille Day
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Recent Examples of amnesty
European powers had withdrawn the crew’s belligerent status, and the new American president, Andrew Johnson, had excluded them from the general amnesty offered to Confederate soldiers.
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Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
The state is reviving a tax amnesty program and diverting $137 million from the road fund to cover state employee health benefits, a move analysts warn could weaken long-term infrastructure funding.
—Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
Among students' list of demands was amnesty for students disciplined for pro-Palestinian action, a public meeting with the school's dean and president, and the reversal of two student expulsions.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
None was prosecuted despite the post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission identifying them and denying them amnesty in the late 1990s.
—Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
The state is reviving a tax amnesty program and diverting $137 million from the road fund to cover state employee health benefits, a move analysts warn could weaken long-term infrastructure funding.
—Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
Among students' list of demands was amnesty for students disciplined for pro-Palestinian action, a public meeting with the school's dean and president, and the reversal of two student expulsions.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
None was prosecuted despite the post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission identifying them and denying them amnesty in the late 1990s.
—Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amnesty
Noun
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But, there was a lot of forgiveness that did happen.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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This would also effectively block Parent PLUS borrowers from most federal student loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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But Trump and House Republicans have accused Biden of being incapacitated when his aides used the signature device to sign off on pardons and commutations during the final months of his presidency.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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In 10 states, felons lose their voting rights indefinitely for some crimes, or require a governor’s pardon for voting rights to be restored, face an additional waiting period after completion of sentence or require additional action.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Amnesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amnesty. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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