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amnesties
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the formal act of freeing someone from confinement or punishment
- The government declared an amnesty for all political prisoners.
- The rebels were granted amnesty after laying down their arms.
- Activists called for amnesty for those jailed during the protests.
- The new law included amnesty for minor offenses.
- The king proclaimed an amnesty to mark the national holiday.
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an official pardon or release from punishment for a specific offense
- The president granted amnesty to the whistleblower.
- The court issued amnesty for the convicted soldiers.
- Amnesty was given to those who confessed their crimes.
- He received amnesty in recognition of his cooperation.
- The treaty included amnesty clauses for both sides.
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