amnestied

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of granting a pardon for past offenses, usually on a large scale.

  - "The government declared an amnesty for all political prisoners."
  - "After the war, the defeated army was granted an amnesty."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amnestied
estate , create , fate , mate

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Variants

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amnestied , amnesties , amnesty , amnestying

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'amnestia' meaning 'forgetfulness' or 'pardon'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'amnesty' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The largest amnesty in history was granted by the Roman Emperor Augustus in 40 BC, granting pardons to over 40,000 people.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pardon: The act of forgiving and releasing someone from punishment or blame.

2. Clemency: The quality or power of showing mercy or forgiveness.

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Culture

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Amnesties have been granted throughout history for various reasons, including political reconciliation, social justice, and humanitarian purposes. They have been the subject of literature, such as Victor Hugo's 'Les Misérables', and have been depicted in art and music.

How to Memorize "amnestied"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people being released from prison, symbolizing the act of forgiveness and freedom granted by an amnesty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'amnesty' with the idea of forgiveness and mercy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Amnesty': 'A Always Allows Mercy Now'.

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