How Do You Spell AMNESTY?

Pronunciation: [ˈamnəsti] (IPA)

Amnesty (/ˈæm.nɛs.ti/) is a word that may challenge spellers due to its uncommon combination of letters. The first syllable "am" is pronounced as "æm" with the vowel sound similar to "cat" or "bat." The "n" is pronounced as "n," followed by the "e" sound pronounced as "ɛ." The second syllable "sty" is pronounced as "sti" and concludes with a silent "e." Amnesty denotes the act of forgiveness or pardon, often used in the context of political or legal cases.

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AMNESTY Meaning and Definition

  1. Amnesty is a noun that refers to an official act of forgiving or pardoning individuals or groups who have committed certain offenses, usually of a political nature. It encompasses a formal declaration or policy by a government or other governing body that grants immunity or exemption from punishment to those who have violated the law or engaged in illegal activities. It is a legal method employed by authorities to retrospectively annul or mitigate the consequences of these transgressions.

    The concept of amnesty primarily aims to promote social harmony, reconciliation, and justice by offering a clean slate to individuals previously involved in unlawful acts. It commonly applies to cases of political offenses, acts of dissent, sedition, revolution, or rebellion against the state. Amnesty is distinct from a pardon, as it is generally granted to a group of individuals or a specific category, rather than being issued on an individual basis.

    Amnesty may be granted for a variety of reasons, such as fostering national unity in post-conflict situations, acknowledging past injustices committed by the state, encouraging political stability, or transitioning to a new political regime. It is often considered a tool for healing and reaffirming democratic values within societies.

    While amnesty can be a controversial policy, it plays an instrumental role in addressing historical grievances, promoting rehabilitation, and facilitating the reintegration of individuals into society. However, the granting of amnesty can also fuel debates and raise ethical questions, as it juxtaposes the pursuit of justice with the notion of forgiveness and the potential erasure of accountability.

  2. A general pardon of past offences by a government; an act of oblivion.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of AMNESTY

The word "amnesty" has its roots in the ancient Greek language. It derives from the Greek word "amnestia", which means "forgetfulness" or "pardon". The term originated from the combination of "a", which indicates negation or absence, and "mnesis", meaning "memory" or "remembrance". Over time, "amnesty" entered the Latin language as "amnestia" with the same meaning of pardon or forgiveness. From Latin, the word made its way into Old French as "amnestie" and then into Middle English as "amnesty".

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Plural form of AMNESTY is AMNESTIES

Conjugate verb Amnesty

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be amnestying
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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you amnesty
we let´s amnesty

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to amnesty

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

amnestied

PAST PERFECT

I had amnestied
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been amnestying
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PRESENT

I amnesty
you amnesty
he/she/it amnesties
we amnesty
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am amnestying
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

amnestying

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it amnesty

SIMPLE PAST

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