amnesty
Pronunciation: [ˈæmnəsti]
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Learn how to use amnesty in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.
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The government announced an amnesty for people who had not paid their taxes.
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The political leader refused to grant amnesty to those who broke the law.
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Is there any chance the country will offer an amnesty to prisoners?
How to pronounce amnesty
Pronunciation: [ˈæmnəsti]
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Context: “social”
(noun) forgiveness or a release from blame for something someone did wrong. It’s like when friends forgive each other for mistakes.
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After a long discussion, they decided to give each other amnesty for their past arguments.
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He felt that he would never receive amnesty from his friends for what he did.
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Can amnesty help heal friendships after a fight?