Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'A general pardon granted by a government'.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Amnesty.
Context: This term is typically used in a political or legal context when a government decides to overlook certain offenses, often political ones, for a large group of people simultaneously.
Detailed Analysis of Alternatives:
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Amnesty: An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses. It is "general" because it applies to a whole class of people.
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Reprieve: A temporary escape from an undesirable fate or the cancellation/postponement of a punishment (especially death). It is a delay rather than a general pardon.
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Clemency: Leniency or mercy shown by a judge or a person in power. While similar, it is often applied to specific individuals rather than as a "general" government act.
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Parole: The release of a prisoner temporarily or permanently before the completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.