Synonyms for AMNESTY
ˈæm nə stiamnesty

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1. amnestynoun

   Acquittal is a release from a charge, after trial, as not guilty. Pardon is a removal of penalty from one who has been adjudged guilty. Acquittal is by the decision of a court, commonly of a jury; pardon is the act of the executive. An innocent man may demand acquittal, and need not plead for pardon. Pardon supposes an offense; yet, as our laws stand, to grant a pardon is sometimes the only way to release one who has been wrongly convicted. Oblivion, from the Latin, signifies overlooking and virtually forgetting an offense, so that the offender stands before the law in all respects as if it had never been committed. Amnesty brings the same idea through the Greek. Pardon affects individuals; amnesty and oblivion are said of great numbers. Pardon is oftenest applied to the ordinary administration of law; amnesty, to national and military affairs. An amnesty is issued after war, insurrection, or rebellion; it is often granted by "an act of oblivion," and includes a full pardon of all offenders who come within its provisions. Absolution is a religious word (compare synonyms for ABSOLVE). Remission is a discharge from penalty; as, the remission of a fine.

   Synonyms:
   absolution, acquittal, forbearance, forgiveness, mercy, oblivion, pardon, pardon, remission

   Antonyms:
   penalty, punishment, retaliation, retribution, vengeance

   Preposition:
   A pardon to or for the offenders; for all offenses; the pardon of offenders or offenses.

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1. amnesty

   Synonyms:
   pardon, acquittal, remission, condonation, oblivion, dispensation, absolution

   Antonyms:
   penalty, retaliation, punishment, retribution, requital, visitation, infliction, exaction, trial, account

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1. amnestynoun

   a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment

   Synonyms:
   free pardon, pardon

2. pardon, amnestynoun

   a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

   Synonyms:
   free pardon, forgiveness, amnesty, pardon

3. amnesty, pardon, free pardonverb

   the formal act of liberating someone

   Synonyms:
   free pardon, forgiveness, amnesty, pardon

4. amnestyverb

   grant a pardon to (a group of people)

Matched Categories

1. • Exemption
   • Law
   • Pardon
   • Warrant

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1. amnestynoun

   Synonyms:
   forgiveness (granted to whole classes of persons), general pardon (by proclamation), act of oblivion, freedom from penalty

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1. List of paraphrases for "amnesty":

   pardon, clemency, pardons

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How to use AMNESTY in a sentence?

1. Ted Cruz:

   I think it is critical that the Senate have the opportunity to have a clear up or down vote on finding President Obama's illegal executive amnesty, i am using every tool available to help bring about that vote.

2. Ted Cruz:

   For the first time in five debates, Senator Rubio publicly admitted not only did he support Obama and Schumer's amnesty but he still supports amnesty and citizenship today.

3. Zau Jat:

   Even if there was no amnesty, we would be released next month, so this is just (the authorities) trying to improve their image.

4. Ted Cruz:

   That amnesty program has now been declared illegal by a federal court, so Senate Democrats should look very closely at this opinion and decide if they are willing to jeopardize national security, which is both reckless and irresponsible.

5. Giancarlo Sopo:

   Whenever Democrats think that in order to win Hispanic voters, all they have to do is maybe, you know, play a little salsa music, talk about tacos and promise amnesty. That message no longer works with Hispanics.