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What is another word for Amnesty? – 128 Amnesty Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    pardon reprieve clemency leniency mercy forgiveness exoneration acquittal absolution remission commutation exemption dispensation immunity exemption reprieve condonation indulgence tolerance understanding lenity mildness gentleness benevolence kindness charity quarter pity compassion sympathy indulgence forbearance tolerance

    Meaning of Amnesty

    The primary meaning of the word "amnesty" is an official pardon for people who have been convicted of crimes, or a decision that people who have committed a particular crime will not be punished for it.

    Definitions

    • Official pardon for people who have been convicted of crimes, or a decision that people who have committed a particular crime will not be punished for it
    • The act of forgiving or being forgiven for past mistakes or wrongdoing
    • A period during which people can admit to a crime or wrongdoing without being punished

    Etymology of Amnesty

    The word "amnesty" originates from the Greek word "amnestia", meaning "forgetfulness" or "oblivion"
    Historically, the term was used to describe a general pardon or forgiveness of past offenses, often granted by a government or ruler to promote peace and reconciliation
    The word has been used in English since the 16th century, initially in the context of international law and diplomacy

    Example Uses

    • The government announced a general amnesty for all political prisoners, allowing them to return to their homes without fear of persecution
    • The company offered an amnesty to employees who had been working without proper documentation, allowing them to come forward and regularize their status
    • The new leader declared a national amnesty, forgiving all those who had committed crimes during the previous regime

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    punishment penalty retribution vengeance retaliation revenge reparation restitution condemnation conviction sentencing penalization criminalization prosecution persecution punishment chastisement castigation censure blame reproof rebuke reprehension

    Related Nouns

    pardon reprieve clemency mercy forgiveness exoneration acquittal absolution remission commutation exemption dispensation immunity exemption leniency tolerance understanding lenity mildness gentleness benevolence kindness charity

    Related Verbs

    pardon forgive exonerate acquit absolve remit commute exempt dispense immunize tolerate understand lenify milden gentlify benevolize kindle charitable condone reprieve relent yield soften

    Related Adjectives

    merciful lenient tolerant understanding mild gentle benevolent kind charitable indulgent forgiving exonerative acquittive absolutive remissive commutative exemptive dispensative immunizing tolerant lenitive mildening gentling benevolent kindling charitable