amnesty

Definition

  • noun: a decision that a group of people will not be punished or that a group of prisoners will be allowed to go free
  • noun: the act of an authority (as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: forgetfulness, oblivion, pardon

Examples

  • The library declared an 'amnesty' from fines for all books that are returned on Thursday.

  • Illegal immigrants who came into the country before 1982 were granted/given 'amnesty'.

  • The government gave/granted a general 'amnesty' to/for all political prisoners.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Someone's coming. I think he means to kill you. - I'm sorry? - I'm telling you this... ...because I want some kind of protection or amnesty. I had nothing to do with the Bailey and made a mistake in the Jordan Tower. - I think this should balance it out. - What are you talking about? (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta