Italian word
amnistia
amnesty — the cancellation of criminal liability for a class of offences
Looks like
amnesty
an official pardon for a group of people, especially political offenders
⚠️ The trap
Largely equivalent, but in Italy 'amnistia' requires a two-thirds parliamentary majority (since 1992 reform) and is therefore very rare. English speakers may assume amnesty is a normal executive act, but in Italy it requires a supermajority vote.
To say "an official pardon for a group of people, especially political offenders" in Italian:
amnistia
"amnistia" in English means:
amnesty — the cancellation of criminal liability for a class of offences
Example
"Il parlamento ha votato un'amnistia per i reati minori."
"Parliament voted for an amnesty for minor offences."
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