amnesty

Example Sentences

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And while an amnesty period for gun owners has been extended several times, the deadline is now 30 October for the firearms to be destroyed.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He also sparked confusion saying he might abandon the ticket for a "price," in what was seen as a bid to negotiate amnesty for his father.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Under the amnesty program, about 20% of the revenue would go to the city’s general fund and the Office of Finance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Venezuela’s National Assembly passed what it calls “the amnesty law” on Feb. 19.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

That month, I had another homecoming: I returned to Robben Island in order to persuade twenty-five MK political prisoners to accept the government’s offer of amnesty and leave the island.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela