amnesty

Meanings

• noun

  A pardon or act of oblivion for past offenses, usually on a large scale.

• noun

  The granting of a pardon or reprieve, especially to a large group of people.

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Rhymes

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pestle , restless , nestle , testament , westward , questless

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Variants

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amnesties , amnesty , amnestied , amnestying

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Etymology

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From Middle English amnestie, from Old French amnestie, from amnestier, from amneistre, from amener, from ame, soul + néstier, to forget, from nescire, to not know.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'amnesty' comes from the Latin word for 'forgetting'.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'amnesty' in English was in the 15th century.

3. Amnesty International is a global human rights organization that works to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth, and dignity are denied.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pardon: A formal forgiveness or release, especially for a crime or offense.

2. Clemency: The quality or power of showing leniency, especially towards someone who has done wrong or is experiencing suffering.

3. Grace: Unmerited favor or kindness.

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Culture

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Amnesty has been a significant concept throughout history, particularly in the context of war and political unrest. It has been used to grant pardons to large groups of people, often following periods of conflict or political upheaval. Amnesty has been a topic of literature, with works such as 'Amnesty for Murder' by Ed McBain exploring the concept. It has also been a theme in music, with songs such as 'Amnesty' by Bob Dylan and 'Amnesty for Murder' by Pink Floyd.

How to Memorize "amnesty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large group of people being granted forgiveness and freedom. Imagine the look of relief and gratitude on their faces.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Amnesty: A Must for Establishing Serenity' to help remember the definition.

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