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amnistie

amnesty

noun ahm-nees-TEE Rare

Origin: Greek amnestia (forgetting, pardon)

Usage Note

Amnistie refers to a formal pardon granted by the state, typically by law, wiping out criminal convictions for a class of offenders. In France, loi d'amnistie has historically been passed after presidential elections. The related verb is amnistier and the adjective is amnistié (pardoned).

Examples

"Le président a accordé une amnistie générale."

Natural Translation

The president granted a general amnesty.

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