amnesty in Dutch

amnesty in Dutch is vergeetachtigheid, vergetelheid, amnestie — amnesty means an official pardon granted by a government, especially to a group of people who committed a political offense.

amnesty in Dutch

vergeetachtigheid

noun

Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.

vergetelheid

noun

Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.

amnestie

noun

An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection.

What does "amnesty" mean?

noun An official pardon granted by a government, especially to a group of people who committed a political offense.
"The government offered amnesty to rebels who surrendered their weapons."
verb To officially grant a pardon to a person or group.
"The president chose to amnesty the low-level offenders."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

amnesty in a sentence

The government offered amnesty to rebels who surrendered their weapons.
Thousands of undocumented workers applied under the new amnesty program.
The president chose to amnesty the low-level offenders.
The new leader promised to amnesty prisoners held for peaceful protest.

Similar words in Dutch

absolution clemency immunity pardon reprieve

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "amnesty" in Dutch?

"amnesty" in Dutch is vergeetachtigheid, vergetelheid, amnestie. amnesty means: An official pardon granted by a government, especially to a group of people who committed a political offense.

How do you use "amnesty" in a sentence?

Example: "The government offered amnesty to rebels who surrendered their weapons." In Dutch, "amnesty" is vergeetachtigheid, vergetelheid, amnestie.

Are there other ways to say "amnesty" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "amnesty": vergeetachtigheid, vergetelheid, amnestie.

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