amnesty
nounHow to pronounce amnesty:
Definition of amnesty:
- amnesty (noun):
- the formal act of liberating someone.
- a general pardon for offences against a government
- the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
Synonyms for amnesty:
clemencypardonmercyforgivenessmercifulnessdispensationoblivionabsolutionimmunityparoleAntonyms for amnesty:
recompensevengeancemeasurepenancejusticerevengepunishmentsentencepaybackretributionShow 15 more
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