1. official pardons granted to groups of people, especially for political offenses
Usage: plural of amnesty

1. grants official pardons to groups of people
Usage: third person singular present tense of amnesty

Examples

• The government declared amnesties for all political prisoners.
• Several countries have offered amnesties to encourage peace negotiations.
• The president amnesties certain categories of offenders each year.
• Tax amnesties allow people to pay back taxes without penalties.
• The new administration amnesties those who committed minor infractions.
• Immigration amnesties have been debated in Congress for years.
• The dictator rarely amnesties his political opponents.