USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -An amnesty is an official pardon granted to a group of prisoners by the state. Activists who were involved in crimes of violence will not automatically be granted amnesty. An amnesty is a period of time during which people can admit to a crime or give up weapons without being punished.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amnesty is a pardon for offenses against a government, especially before a trial or conviction for those offenses. Amnesty also means an overlooking of past offenses. In law, amnesty refers to an act of forgiveness for past offenses, often issued to a class of people. An amnesty is a pardon for criminal offenses.

Detailed explanation-3: -noun. am·nes·ty ˈam-nə-stē plural amnesties. : the granting of pardon (as by a government) to a large number of persons.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples: a) the amnesty given to Confederate officials and soldiers after the Civil War, or b) President Jimmy Carter’s granting amnesty (under certain conditions) to those who violated the Selective Service Act in evading the draft during the Vietnam War.

Detailed explanation-5: -Amnesty-A general pardon for offenses, especially political offences against a government. It is often granted before any trial or conviction.