Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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amnesty | Yes | No | Yes | No |
clemency | Yes | No | No | No |
amnesty (noun) | clemency (noun) |
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the formal act of liberating someone | leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice |
a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense | good weather with comfortable temperatures |
a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment |
amnesty (verb) | clemency (verb) |
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grant a pardon to (a group of people) |