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amnesty in Arabic

عَفْو ʕafw

/ˈæm.nɪ.sti/

amnesty in Arabic: عَفْو (ʕafw). In English, amnesty means forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.

Arabic words for amnesty

act of the sovereign power
عَفْو ʕafw

English meaning of amnesty

  1. noun Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.
  2. noun An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection.
  3. verb To grant a pardon (to a group).

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Questions about amnesty in Arabic

What is the meaning of amnesty in Arabic?
Amnesty in Arabic is عَفْو (ʕafw).
ما معنى كلمة amnesty؟
Amnesty: عَفْو (ʕafw).
What does amnesty mean in English?
Amnesty means forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.

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