What is AMNESTY?

A sovereign act of pardon and oblivion for past acts, granted by a government to all persons (or to certain persons) who have been guilty of crime or delict, generally political offenses,

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Related Legal Terms
TAX EVASION AMNESTY, PARDON, BILL OF ATTAINDER, KING’S EVIDENCE, SOVEREIGNTY, MUNICIPAL, DELITO, GOVERNMENT, BRIDGE LOAN, CONVICT


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