The word amnesty comes from the Greek word amnēstia, meaning forgetfulness, and shares the same root as amnesia. Amnesty is a pardon granted
by a government or other authority to a large group of people.
How does the concept of forgetfulness relate to the meaning of amnesty?
Amnesty is granted to individuals who would otherwise be forgotten
by society.
The wrongdoing committed by those granted amnesty is officially
forgotten.
An official body grants amnesty only after a certain number of years
have passed.
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