This is the 2948th most frequent German word.
amnesty
"Amnesty" in German refers to a governmental pardon for offenses, often granted to a group of individuals.
In this sentence, "Amnestie" refers to a governmental act of pardoning individuals for certain offenses.
Die Regierung gewährt eine Amnestie für geringe Steuervergehen.
The government grants an amnesty for minor tax offenses.
Here, "Amnestien" is plural and pertains to specific acts of clemency in political contexts.
Die Diskussion über Amnestien für politische Gefangene bleibt kontrovers.
The discussion about amnesties for political prisoners remains controversial.
The word "Amnestie" is used to describe a specific period during which certain leniencies are applied.