Amnesty (N):
Pronunciation: AM-nuh-stee
Word Meaning:
- An official pardon or forgiveness granted to a group of people for political offenses or crimes, often as a part of a broader policy.
- A general overlooking or pardon of past offenses, allowing a fresh start.
Uses in Sentence:
- The government announced an amnesty for political prisoners as a step towards reconciliation.
- The amnesty granted to tax evaders encouraged them to come forward and regularize their financial affairs.
Synonyms:
- Pardon
- Forgiveness
- Clemency
- Absolution
- Reprieve
Antonyms:
- Punishment
- Prosecution
- Condemnation
- Penalty
- Retribution
Word Meaning in Hindi: क्षमादान (Kshamadaan) / अक्षम्यता (Akshamyata)
Word uses in Hindi:
- सरकार ने समरसता की दिशा में एक कदम के रूप में राजनीतिक अपराधियों के लिए क्षमादान की घोषणा की। (The government announced an amnesty for political prisoners as a step towards reconciliation.)
- टैक्स चोरों को प्रदान किए जाने वाले क्षमादान ने उन्हें आगे आने और अपने वित्तीय कार्यों को नियमित करने के लिए प्रेरित किया। (The amnesty granted to tax evaders encouraged them to come forward and regularize their financial affairs.)