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
President Luong Cuong also announced last week a major amnesty for 13,920 prisoners who will be released before the end of their jail terms, including 66 foreigners.
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Phuong Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
At Wednesday’s event, Heidi Garcia, director of KU’s Health Education Resource Office, reminded attendees that the university has an amnesty policy that encourages students to seek medical help for drug- and alcohol-related emergencies without facing conduct violations.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
In Sexy Fish’s case, the amnesty became a campaign in its own right, drawing headlines and reinforcing the restaurant’s myth.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
But a quick glance at my colleague Carl Anka’s amnesty for outrageous takes ahead of 2025-26 has seen several suggest Everton to fight for a top-half finish or even European qualification.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
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Phuong Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
At Wednesday’s event, Heidi Garcia, director of KU’s Health Education Resource Office, reminded attendees that the university has an amnesty policy that encourages students to seek medical help for drug- and alcohol-related emergencies without facing conduct violations.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
In Sexy Fish’s case, the amnesty became a campaign in its own right, drawing headlines and reinforcing the restaurant’s myth.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
But a quick glance at my colleague Carl Anka’s amnesty for outrageous takes ahead of 2025-26 has seen several suggest Everton to fight for a top-half finish or even European qualification.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amnesty
Noun
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In its final episodes, the show builds to a climax that’s protracted over several episodes, drawing out the series’ ideas about masculinity, rage, and forgiveness.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Here’s what student loan borrowers should know, and who could potentially be included in any loan forgiveness relief ordered by the court.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Grant told me in an interview that there is a need for new initiatives such as the Federal Expungement Initiative, the Right to Banking campaign, and the development of state-by-state pardon and expungement guides.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Mansell said his legal team never reached out to the White House seeking a pardon.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Amnesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amnesty. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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