amnesties (Meaning)
amnesties
the granting of pardon (as by a government) to a large number of persons, the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals, an act of clemency by an authority (as a government) by which pardon is granted especially to a group of individuals, to grant amnesty to
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amnesties Sentence Examples
- The rebels were granted amnesties for their past crimes in exchange for surrendering.
- The government declared an amnesty for tax evaders who came forward and paid their arrears.
- The political prisoners were released under an amnesty agreement.
- The amnesty for illegal immigrants allowed them to stay in the country without fear of deportation.
- The amnesties aimed to foster reconciliation and heal wounds from the past.
- The amnesty program was criticized by some for being too lenient.
- Many people benefited from the amnesties, gaining a second chance in life.
- The amnesties had a positive impact on society, reducing crime and promoting social harmony.
- The authorities granted amnesties to encourage individuals to come forward with information.
- The amnesties were not without their detractors, who argued that they rewarded wrongdoing.
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the granting of pardon (as by a government) to a large number of persons, the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large g
pardons,immunities, paroles, exemptions, absolutions, remissions, clemencies, commutations, mercies, indemnities
sentences, convictions, punishments,penalties, assessments,fines, retributions, impositions, charges,condemnations
The rebels were granted amnesties for their past crimes in exchange for surrendering.
The government declared an amnesty for tax evaders who came forward and paid their arrears.
The political prisoners were released under an amnesty agreement.
The amnesty for illegal immigrants allowed them to stay in the country without fear of deportation.