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implied amnesty
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A quick definition of implied amnesty:
Implied Amnesty: When a government forgives a group of people for a political offense without directly stating it, it is called implied amnesty. This is different from a regular pardon, which is usually given to individuals who have already been convicted of a crime. Amnesty is usually given for crimes against the state and is considered better for the public good than punishment. Implied amnesty can result from a peace treaty between two opposing groups.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Implied amnesty is a type of pardon granted by the government to a group or class of people, usually for political offenses. It is not directly stated, but rather results from a peace treaty between opposing parties.
Example: After a long and bloody civil war, the government and rebel forces signed a peace treaty. As part of the agreement, the government agreed to release all rebel prisoners and drop all charges against them. This is an example of implied amnesty because the pardon was not directly stated, but rather resulted from the peace treaty.
This type of amnesty is different from express amnesty, which is granted directly and explicitly, and is usually addressed to crimes against state sovereignty. Implied amnesty is more general and is addressed to classes or even communities.