No. 2,475 in Dutch
amnesty
The Dutch word "amnestie" means a governmental pardon for offenses, often for a group of people.
In a sentence
De regering heeft amnestie verleend aan politieke gevangenen.
The government has granted amnesty to political prisoners.
Here, 'amnesty' refers to a legal pardon offered by the government to individuals who committed offenses, typically in a political context.
Tijdens de protesten werd er vaak om amnestie gevraagd.
During the protests, amnesty was often requested.
In this sentence, 'amnesty' is used to express a collective appeal or demand for pardoning those involved in political movements.
Amnestie kan een belangrijk middel zijn om nationale verzoening te bevorderen.
Amnesty can be an important tool for promoting national reconciliation.
Here, 'amnesty' is discussed as a concept used strategically for societal or political reconciliation.
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