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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is closest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
The rebels returned home under an amnesty.
Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is closest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
The rebels returned home under an amnesty.
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The correct option is A general pardon
From the given options, we would be understanding the closest meaning to the word amnesty. The noun form of amnesty means an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences. Option A: Directly matches to the meaning as it mentions general pardonOption B: Financial assistance means help with respect to money. The verb help is different from pardon as it means forgiving. It is the wrong optionOption C: Police security means state of being free from danger with the help of protection from police. It is also the wrong optionOption D: Judicial Trial means a formal examination of evidence by a judge. It is also the wrong optionOption A is correct
From the given options, we would be understanding the closest meaning to the word amnesty.
The noun form of amnesty means an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences.
Option A: Directly matches to the meaning as it mentions general pardon
Option B: Financial assistance means help with respect to money. The verb help is different from pardon as it means forgiving. It is the wrong option
Option C: Police security means state of being free from danger with the help of protection from police. It is also the wrong option
Option D: Judicial Trial means a formal examination of evidence by a judge. It is also the wrong option
Option A is correct
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