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amnistía
/am.nisˈti.a/
amnesty
El gobierno declaró una amnistía para los presos políticos.
The government declared an amnesty for political prisoners.
Law
formal
A general pardon granted by a government to a group of individuals, typically for political offenses, often to promote reconciliation or social peace.
La amnistía fue aprobada para cerrar el capítulo de la guerra civil.
The amnesty was approved to close the chapter of the civil war.
El presidente firmó un decreto de amnistía para los rebeldes.
The president signed an amnesty decree for the rebels.
Amnesty is often used in transitional justice contexts, such as post-conflict or post-authoritarian regimes, to grant immunity from prosecution.
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Legal Context
Amnistía is typically used in political or legal contexts and is not interchangeable with 'pardon' or 'forgiveness' in everyday language.
Gold Rule
Formal Usage
Amnistía is a formal term and should not be used in informal or casual conversation.
Word Origin
From Latin 'amnestia', from Greek 'amnēstía' (forgiveness), from 'amnēstos' (forgetful), from 'a-' (not) + 'mnēstos' (remembered).
Usage Notes
Amnistía is a formal legal term and is not used casually. It is distinct from 'indulto' (pardon), which is granted to individuals rather than groups.
Word Breakdown
amn
not
prefixistía
forgetfulness
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