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
In a society traumatized by the violence of the last 70 years, the new president came to power seeking to resume the path established by the 2016 peace agreement, in which about 13,000 FARC combatants and sympathizers exchanged armed struggle for amnesty and state protection.
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Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Is Cuba willing to dialogue with Cuban dissidents and grant amnesty to political prisoners?
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Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Elia Kane Played by Love Lies Bleeding's Katy O’Brian, Elia Kane is a former Imperial communications officer who has seemingly cleaned up her act and received amnesty from the New Republic.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
The ceasefire plan includes provisions for voluntary buyback of weapons in Gaza, conditional amnesty for those who lay down their arms, and safe passage abroad for those unwilling to accept the framework.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Is Cuba willing to dialogue with Cuban dissidents and grant amnesty to political prisoners?
—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Elia Kane Played by Love Lies Bleeding's Katy O’Brian, Elia Kane is a former Imperial communications officer who has seemingly cleaned up her act and received amnesty from the New Republic.
—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
The ceasefire plan includes provisions for voluntary buyback of weapons in Gaza, conditional amnesty for those who lay down their arms, and safe passage abroad for those unwilling to accept the framework.
—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amnesty
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Start by checking your credit card debt forgiveness eligibility here.
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The move comes as the department prepares to implement controversial changes to the PSLF program that would give Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sweeping authority to cut off borrowers from loan forgiveness.
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The school construction scandal should not end in a presidential pardon.
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Maxwell's former attorney, David Markus, told reporters last summer that Maxwell had not requested a pardon, but would welcome any relief.
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“Amnesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amnesty. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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