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Dictionary
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Def: a pardon extended by the government to a group or class of persons
Example: An amnesty may be extended when the authority decides that bringing citizens into compliance with the law is more important than punishing them for past offenses.
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| Usage note |
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| Word family |
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general amnesty
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declare/ announce an amnesty
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