No. 8,541 in French
amnistie
Amnistie: Amnesty; a pardon for offenses, typically granted by a government.
In a sentence
Le gouvernement a décidé de déclarer une amnistie pour certains détenus.
The government decided to declare an amnesty for certain detainees.
Here, 'amnistie' is used to denote an official pardon or remission, typically granted by a governing authority to individuals or groups.
L'amnistie est parfois un moyen de résoudre des conflits prolongés.
Amnesty is sometimes a way to resolve prolonged conflicts.
In this sentence, 'amnistie' refers to a general notion of official pardon as a strategy for conflict resolution.
Certains pensent que l'amnistie est injuste envers les victimes.
Some believe that amnesty is unfair to the victims.
'Amnistie' is discussed from a perspective of ethics and justice, pertaining to its potential implication on victims of crimes.
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