Vocabulary Entry

amnesty

|noun • verb

noun

A general pardon for offenses, especially political ones.

Example Sentences

"The government granted amnesty to all political prisoners."

"Many countries offered amnesty to rebels in exchange for peace."

"The amnesty allowed for a fresh start for those who had committed minor crimes."

verb

Example Sentences

"The new administration decided to amnesty all undocumented immigrants."

"They sought to amnesty those who had been convicted for nonviolent offenses."

"After the coup, the leader promised to amnesty all dissenters."