noun
amnesty; general pardon
A legal or governmental act that collectively pardons a group of offenders, often on a special occasion. Not used for individual pardons.
国王の即位を記念して大赦が行われた。
A general amnesty was granted to commemorate the king's accession to the throne.
大赦によって多くの政治犯が釈放された。
Many political prisoners were released under the amnesty.