Amnistía (en. Amnesty)

/am.nisˈti.a/

Synonyms

In some informal circles, it is used as a synonym for 'forgiveness' in personal relationships.

I granted my friend an amnesty after he offended me.

Le di una amnistía a mi amigo después de que me ofendió.

In the political sphere, it may refer to an excuse for acts contrary to the law.

That amnesty was seen as an attempt to clean up the government's image.

Esa amnistía fue vista como un intento de lavar la imagen del gobierno.