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amnesty in Malay

pengampunan

/ˈæm.nɪ.sti/

amnesty in Malay: pengampunan. In English, amnesty means forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.

Malay words for amnesty

act of the sovereign power
pengampunan

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 Malay

What is the meaning of amnesty in Malay?
Amnesty in Malay is pengampunan.
Apakah maksud amnesty dalam bahasa Melayu?
Amnesty: pengampunan.
What does amnesty mean in English?
Amnesty means forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.

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