VERB

amnestieren/amnɛsˈtiːʁən/to grant amnesty; to pardon

amnestieren is a German verb that means to grant amnesty or to pardon. It is pronounced /amnɛsˈtiːʁən/.

Definitions

1.to exempt someone from punishment or free from penalty for a particular offense (usually by act of state)(law, politics)

a.to officially pardon; to grant amnesty

Die Regierung hat beschlossen, einige politische Gefangene zu amnestieren.—The government decided to grant amnesty to some political prisoners.

Frequently asked questions

What does "amnestieren" mean in English?
"amnestieren" means to grant amnesty or to pardon. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "amnestieren"?
"amnestieren" is pronounced /amnɛsˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "amnestieren"?
"amnestieren" is a verb in German.

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