Amnesty (noun) – an official pardon for people who have committed particular illegal acts

(Pronounced am-nuh-stee)

To remember the definition of the word amnesty, use the following mnemonic:

"I know I am nasty (amnesty), but they still gave me an official pardon."

Examples of amnesty (noun) in a sentence

They offered him amnesty for his cooperation.

The promise of amnesty was intended to lure the pirates into a trap.

There was no chance of amnesty for her long list of crimes.