amnesty
Translation
amnesty, pardon
Examples
The government granted an amnesty to political prisoners.
The government granted an amnesty to political prisoners.
There was an amnesty on overdue library books.
There was an amnesty on overdue library books.
Grammar Patterns
((an amnesty)) ((for sb.)) a general pardon for (sb.) The government granted an amnesty for political prisoners.
((an amnesty)) ((on sth.)) a period when a rule is not enforced for (sth.) There was an amnesty on overdue library books.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pardon, reprieve, absolution
Etymology
From Greek 'amnestia' (forgetfulness), from 'a-' (not) + 'mnestis' (remembrance). It signifies a forgetting of an offense.
Memory Tips
Think 'A-mnesty' -> 'A-memory' -> 'No memory' of the crime, which is what a pardon or amnesty is.