[countable, usually singular, uncountable] an official statement that allows people who have been put in prison for crimes against the state to go free
[countable, usually singular] a period of time during which people can admit to a crime or give up weapons or stolen items without being punished
The president granted a general amnesty for all political prisoners. (Oxford)
Most political prisoners were freed under the terms of the amnesty. (Cambridge)
People who hand in illegal weapons will not be prosecuted during the amnesty.
granted amnesty
freed under amnesty
no prosecution in amnesty
Forgiveness
Immunity
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