amnesty amnesty /ˈæmnəsti/

noun

1. (law) the formal act of liberating someone  ( amnesty , free pardon , pardon )
   (law) the formal act of liberating someone
   
2. (law) a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense  ( amnesty , pardon )
   (law) a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
   
3. A period during which offenders are exempt from punishment  ( amnesty )
   a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
   

verb

1. (law) grant a pardon to (a group of people)  ( amnesty )
   (law) grant a pardon to (a group of people)