Amnesty

Word AMNESTY
Character 7
Hyphenation am nes ty
Pronunciations /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/

Definitions and meanings of "Amnesty"

What do we mean by amnesty?

A general pardon granted by a government. noun

To grant a general pardon to. transitive verb

A forgetting or overlooking; an act of oblivion; specifically, a general pardon or conditional offer of pardon of offenses or of a class of offenses against a government, or the proclamation of such pardon. noun

Synonyms Absolution, etc. See pardon, n. noun

Pret. and pp. amnestied, ppr. amnestying. ⟨ amnesty, n. To grant an amnesty to; pardon.

Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion. noun

An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection. noun

To grant amnesty to. transitive verb

Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion. noun

An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection. noun

To grant a pardon (to a group) verb

A warrant granting release from punishment for an offense noun

The formal act of liberating someone noun

A period during which offenders are exempt from punishment noun

Grant a pardon to (a group of people) verb

Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.

An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection.

Noun. 1. An act of clemency by an authority (as a government) by which pardon is granted, esp. to a group of individuals. - Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law 2. A general overlooking or pardon of past offences, by the ruling authority. - Oxford English Dictionary Online 3. Punishing people for entering the US illegally. - One confused and babbling President. Urban Dictionary

Amnesty, is a very loving and smart person. She will take a hit for you any day. She loves being around those she loves most. She's a very caring and protective person and don't take that as a bad thing she's doing it because she cares. She's very sensitive at heart. She takes everything offensive and even if you hurt her if you ever need anything she will be there for you. She try's hard not to be fake and in drama. But if she does it must be because she cares so much. Anyways take amnesty for advantage and protect her. Urban Dictionary

Super coolest person in the world !!!!!!!! GO AMNESTY!!! Urban Dictionary

A zone where farting is permitted without comment or criticism. Usually decided with the significant other, and often the fart amnesty zone is the bed. Urban Dictionary

Noun an organization that exploits human rights for its own political or religious beliefs, and whose members are experts on how they extort a large sum of money from governments, especially the governments of the G8 countries Urban Dictionary

Recycling scheme for dead dildos. Electrical appliances must now be recycled by law in some countries, the Rabbit Amnesty is a way of avoiding the embarrassment of handing over your old sex toys at your local recycling facility. Urban Dictionary

An hugely respected organization whose sole purpose is to promote and preserve human rights across the globe, which is not blinded by idealogical barriers -- they go after right- and left-leaning dictatorships equally -- and which does not compromise itself by casting its lot with corporations, governments or elected officials. Urban Dictionary

Organization whos purpose is to give basci freedom to people in opressing countries. Urban Dictionary

An antisemitic, xenophobic cult that demonizes its victims and tricks everyone into destroying the world. Urban Dictionary

N. Generally a player on a rival team so attractive that it would be impossible NOT to lust after them. Urban Dictionary

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The word "amnesty" in example sentences

Is that still where the line is drawn on the term amnesty or are there shades of gray? ❋ Unknown (2010)

The term amnesty comes from the 1986 immigration bill, supported and signed by Ronald Reagan, which gave many illegal immigrants in the United States immediate permanent residency — green cards — with few requirements, a tiny fee and a fast-tracked application process. ❋ Unknown (2007)

M. O'BRIEN: I think we should note that the term amnesty was not used in that question. ❋ Unknown (2006)

In particular, Mitt Romney and Michelle Bachmann have hurled at Mr. Gingrich the word "amnesty" - an inflammatory one in this context - during a debate on Tuesday, as if he had proposed a sweeping forgiveness of all illegal immigrants. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Fear of the label "amnesty" for this kind of legislation is an unacceptable excuse for inaction by Congress especially when the future of America's youth is at stake. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Fear of the label "amnesty" for this kind of legislation is an unacceptable excuse for inaction by Congress - especially when the future of America's youth is at stake. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Falana in an interview after the sitting which journalists were allowed to cover for the first time, described Okah's release as a welcome development but defended his stance in opposing the term amnesty, reaffirming that what the constitution recognises was pardon or prerogative of mercy and not amnesty. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The cross-party committee regards what it describes as an "amnesty policy", alongside renewed delays to the much heralded e-borders system to count people in and out of the country, as further evidence that the agency is still not proving effective. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Whenever the issue of immigration comes up, the Republican response to anything Democrats do is always the word 'amnesty.' ❋ Chris Weigant (2011)

But I do agree with a plan for legalization, as you know, what you call amnesty and I call legalization, Lou. ❋ Unknown (2008)

KOPPEL: Already in the House, Republicans strongly opposed to offering what they call amnesty to illegal immigrants said they'd vote against it. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Now he's deriding what he calls amnesty for illegal immigrants. ❋ Unknown (2007)

KOPPEL: Already in the House, Republicans strongly opposed to offering illegal immigrants a path to citizenship -- what they call amnesty -- said they'd vote against it. ❋ Unknown (2007)

KOPPEL: Already in the House, Republicans strongly opposed to offering illegal aliens a path to citizenship, what they call amnesty, said they'd vote against it. ❋ Unknown (2007)

"Ya know I uh... I've heard all the 'rhetoric', ya know, you've heard it too, 'bout how this (immigration reform bill) is 'amnesty'... Am - amnesty means that YOU GOTTA PAY, ya know, [a price] for having bin here illegally... And this bill does that." - George W. Bush, [Washington D.C]., [June 26], 2007. ❋ Rosie B. (2008)

[Amnesty] is just amazing, except her [differences] [and love] her. If you have an [amnesty] in your life never let her go. ❋ Arh422 (2015)

Oh man did you hear what Amnesty said? Yeah it was [soo] smart [shee] is [my idol]! ❋ Amnesty Is Awesome (2010)

- Yesterday, [Katy] and I decided that the bed was a fart [amnesty] [zone]. Boy I thought I would be the one abusing it ... ❋ JeanTheBean (2014)

[Check] how frequently Amnesty International uses this word, [reparations], in every [report]. ❋ Abajian (2005)

You must be joking, I wouldn't be seen dead [handing] in your worn out dildo. Just as well there's a [rabbit amnesty] to spare my [blushes]! ❋ Ud40too (2011)

History has found [Amnesty International] to be on [the right side] of nearly every international [crisis]. ❋ MRT2 (2006)

[Amnesty International] should really try to [legalize] [pot]. ❋ Nigger Lovin Joe (2005)

Did you hear about the [crazy shit] they [talk about]? [Yup], it's Amnesty International again. ❋ Infiynite (2022)

A prime example (for Madridistas, at least) is [Zlatan Ibrahimovic]. Abby: Did you see the Portugal-Sweden match last night? I couldn't take my eyes off [Zlatan]! KJ: I know! There's a reason Zlatan is part of my drool amnesty, even if [RMA] will probably face PSG come UCL season. See also Cristiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerrard, Kaka, and other footballers ❋ KJinEnglish (2013)

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