AMNESTY CLAUSE

By SovConn | August 18, 2014

amnesty clause.A clause, esp. one found in a peace treaty, that wipes out past offenses such as

treason,  sedition,  rebellion,  and  even  war  crimes. • A  sovereign  may  grant amnesty  to  all  guilty

persons or only to certain categories of offenders. [Blacks Law 8th]

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