amnistie

Definitions of amnistie
  1. noun
    the formal act of liberating someone
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    type of:
    grâce, miséricorde
    leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
  2. noun
    a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
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    type of:
    mandat
    a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
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