English dictionary
amnesty
/'/&/mn/I/st/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
Synonyms pardonSource: WordNet 3.0
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the formal act of liberating someone
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.
Source: webster1913
verb
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grant a pardon to (a group of people)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To grant amnesty to.
Source: webster1913