Amnistya (en. Amnesty)

am-nis-tya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A legal act that removes penalties or liabilities from a person or group.
The government announced an amnesty for those who committed minor offenses.
Ang gobyerno ay nag-anunsyo ng amnistyang para sa mga nakagawa ng maliliit na pagkakasala.
A recognition that involves forgiveness from an authority.
The rebels received an amnesty from the new administration.
Ang mga rebelde ay nakatanggap ng amnistyang mula sa bagong administrasyon.
The process of accepting those who have made mistakes and giving them a chance to recover.
There is an amnesty provided to help those who have strayed off the path.
Mayroong amnistyang ibinibigay upang matulungan ang mga nahulog sa maling landas.

Etymology

derived from the French word 'amnistie' or Latin 'amnestia'

Common Phrases and Expressions

political amnesty
amnesty granted for individuals involved in political activities.
amnistyang pampolitika
amnesty for prisoners
amnesty granted to prisoners with minor offenses.
amnistya para sa mga bilanggo

Related Words

forgiveness
The acknowledgment and acceptance of a person's mistake and providing an opportunity for recovery.
patawad
tax amnesty
A type of amnesty implemented in relation to unpaid taxes.
buwis

Slang Meanings

Acceptance of all mistakes
In amnesty, everyone accepted their mistakes and forgave each other.
Sa amnistya, tinanggap ng lahat ang kanilang mga pagkakamali at pinatawad ang isa't isa.
Letting go without punishment
The government declared an amnesty for rebels who wanted to return to society.
Nagdeklara ng amnistya ang gobyerno para sa mga rebelde na gustong bumalik sa lipunan.
Acceptance and forgiveness of past crimes
Amnesty is an opportunity for the convicted to reintegrate into society.
Ang amnistya ay pagkakataon para sa mga nahatulan na makabawi sa lipunan.