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amnesty

/ˈæmnəsti/

Translations

amnestynoun

amnesties

/ˈæmnəsti/

The government declared an amnesty for all political prisoners, allowing them to return home without fear of prosecution.

Le gouvernement a déclaré une amnistie pour tous les prisonniers politiques, leur permettant de rentrer chez eux sans craindre de poursuites.

Additional translations

amnistieDans le domaine fiscal ou réglementaire, période d’exonération des sanctions.

Synonyms

amnestyverb

amnestied

Past Simple

amnestied

Past Participle

amnestying

Gerund

/ˈæm.nə.sti/

amnistier

The government decided to amnesty the political prisoners as part of the peace agreement.

Le gouvernement a décidé d’amnistier les prisonniers politiques dans le cadre de l’accord de paix.

Synonyms

amnestyadjective

/ˈæm.nə.sti/

Used attributively (e.g., "amnesty law", "amnesty program").

amnistiqueRegistre juridique et administratif.

The amnesty program granted undocumented workers legal status.

Le programme amnistique a accordé un statut légal aux travailleurs sans papiers.

Definitions

amnestynoun

A general pardon for offenses, especially political offenses, against a government, often granted before any trial or conviction.

The government declared an amnesty for all political prisoners, allowing them to return home without fear of prosecution.

A period during which offenders are exempt from punishment for certain actions, often to encourage compliance with a new law or regulation.

The city announced a tax amnesty, giving residents a chance to pay back taxes without penalties.

amnestyverb

To grant an official pardon to someone for past offenses, often related to political crimes.

The government decided to amnesty the political prisoners as part of the peace agreement.

amnestyadjective

Relating to, involving, or offering an amnesty; providing a pardon to offenders.

The amnesty program granted undocumented workers legal status.