This is the 2475th most frequent Dutch word.
amnesty
The Dutch word "amnestie" means a governmental pardon for offenses, often for a group of people.
Here, 'amnesty' refers to a legal pardon offered by the government to individuals who committed offenses, typically in a political context.
De regering heeft amnestie verleend aan politieke gevangenen.
The government has granted amnesty to political prisoners.
In this sentence, 'amnesty' is used to express a collective appeal or demand for pardoning those involved in political movements.
Tijdens de protesten werd er vaak om amnestie gevraagd.
During the protests, amnesty was often requested.
Here, 'amnesty' is discussed as a concept used strategically for societal or political reconciliation.