Amnistia (en. Amnesty)
am-nis-ti-a
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A legal process in which individuals who have committed offenses are released from punishment.
The government declared an amnesty for those imprisoned under old laws.
Ipinahayag ng gobyerno ang amnistyang para sa mga nakulong sa ilalim ng mga lumang batas.
An acknowledgment of a person's error that leads to their return to their previous status.
This amnesty allowed former rebels to reintegrate into society.
Ang amnistyang ito ay nagbigay-daan para sa mga dating rebelde na makabalik sa lipunan.
A type of pardon granted by the state or government to offenders.
Prisoners received amnesty on Christmas Eve.
Nakatanggap ng amnistiya ang mga bilanggo sa bisperas ng Pasko.
Etymology
From the Greek word 'amnistia' meaning 'acknowledgment of mistakes'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
political amnesty
Amnesty implemented for those involved in political crimes.
amnistiyang pampulitika
to grant amnesty
The act of providing amnesty to offenders.
magbigay ng amnistiya
Related Words
forgiveness
A process of forgiving those who have sinned.
patawad
peace
A state of tranquility and agreement, often leading to amnesty.
kapayapaan
Slang Meanings
Forgiveness or help for those who have sinned
They granted amnesty to the rebels last year.
Nagbigay sila ng amnistia sa mga rebelde noong nakaraang taon.
Leniency or forgiveness in the eyes of the law
Many hope there will be amnesty for those imprisoned without sufficient evidence.
Umaasa ang marami na magkakaroon ng amnistia para sa mga nakakulong na walang sapat na ebidensya.