How Do You Spell AMNESTIES?

Pronunciation: [ˈamnəstɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "amnesties" can be confusing, but it becomes clearer when broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): /æmˈnɛstiz/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, like in the word "cat." The second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, like in the word "bet." The stressed syllable is the third, pronounced with a long "e" sound, like in the word "be." The final syllable is pronounced with a "z" sound, like in the word "buzz." Together, they form the plural of "amnesty."

AMNESTIES Meaning and Definition

1. Amnesties are formal acts of forgiveness or pardons granted by a government or governing authority. It is a deliberate decision to overlook or disregard specific offenses or wrongdoing committed by individuals or a particular group of people within a certain timeframe. Typically, amnesties are intended to promote reconciliation, restore peace, or alleviate political tensions.

   The purpose of an amnesty is to offer individuals a chance to start afresh without fear of legal consequences, punishment, or prosecution for the offenses they have committed. Governments may grant amnesties to encourage the reintegration of those involved in past conflicts or illegal activities into society, fostering unity and stability. Additionally, amnesties can be used as a tool to encourage the surrender of weapons or criminal evidence, facilitating the resolution of conflicts or criminal investigations.

   Amnesties can be granted during times of political transition, such as after a civil war, revolution, or regime change, as a means of fostering national healing and ensuring a peaceful transition to democracy. They may also be employed to address widespread or systemic injustices, such as those related to human rights abuses or political repression, with the aim of beginning a process of collective healing and reconciliation.

   While amnesties seek to bring about a resolution and promote social harmony, they often generate debate and controversy. Critics argue that granting amnesty to perpetrators of serious crimes undermines justice and accountability, fostering a culture of impunity. Nevertheless, amnesties continue to be utilized by governments worldwide as a means to address complex challenges and facilitate peacebuilding efforts.

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Etymology of AMNESTIES

The word "amnesties" is derived from the Greek term "amnestia", which means "forgetfulness" or "pardon". It is formed by combining the prefix "a-" meaning "not" or "without", and the noun "mnestis" meaning "memory". The concept of amnesty originated in ancient Greece, where it referred to the act of formally forgetting or pardoning offenses. Over time, the term developed and expanded its meaning to encompass the idea of granting forgiveness or immunity for past crimes or wrongdoings.

Similar spelling words for AMNESTIES

• anesthesia,
• amastia,
• amsterdam,
• amster,
• amnesty,
• anesthetist,
• anesthetise,
• anestric,
• amstutz,
• anesthetised,
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• anestrus.

Conjugate verb Amnesties

CONDITIONAL

I would amnesty

we would amnesty

you would amnesty

he/she/it would amnesty

they would amnesty

I would amnesties

you would amnesties

he/she/it would amnesties

we would amnesties

they would amnesties

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have amnesties

you would have amnesties

he/she/it would have amnesties

we would have amnesties

they would have amnesties

FUTURE

I will amnesty

we will amnesty

you will amnesty

he/she/it will amnesty

they will amnesty

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have amnestied

we will have amnestied

you will have amnestied

he/she/it will have amnestied

they will have amnestied

IMPERATIVE

you amnesty

we let´s amnesty

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to amnesty

PAST

I amnestied

we amnestied

you amnestied

he/she/it amnestied

they amnestied

PAST PARTICIPLE

amnestied

PAST PERFECT

I had amnestied

we had amnestied

you had amnestied

he/she/it had amnestied

they had amnestied

PRESENT

I amnesty

we amnesty

you amnesty

he/she/it amnesties

they amnesty

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

amnestying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have amnestied

we have amnestied

you have amnestied

he/she/it has amnestied

they have amnestied

I am amnestying

we are amnestying

you are amnestying

he/she/it is amnestying

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I was amnestying

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I have been amnestying

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you have been amnestying

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I will have been amnestying

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I would have amnestied

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