Definitions
- Referring to a general pardon or forgiveness for a group of people who have committed a crime or offense. - Talking about a formal declaration that exempts a group of people from punishment or prosecution. - Describing an act of granting immunity or protection from legal action or penalty.
- Referring to the act of forgiving someone for their sins or wrongdoings. - Talking about a religious sacrament that grants forgiveness and remission of sins. - Describing a formal declaration of forgiveness or release from guilt or obligation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to forgiveness or pardon.
- 2Both words involve the release from guilt or penalty.
- 3Both words can be used in religious or secular contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Amnesty is usually granted to a group of people, while absolution is granted to an individual.
- 2Context: Amnesty is often associated with political or legal issues, while absolution is more commonly used in religious or moral contexts.
- 3Authority: Amnesty is usually granted by a government or authority figure, while absolution is granted by a religious leader or institution.
- 4Focus: Amnesty emphasizes the exemption from punishment or prosecution, while absolution emphasizes the forgiveness of sins or wrongdoings.
- 5Usage: Amnesty is more commonly used in legal or political contexts, while absolution is more commonly used in religious or moral contexts.
Remember this!
Amnesty and absolution are both words that refer to forgiveness or pardon. However, amnesty is usually granted to a group of people by a government or authority figure, while absolution is granted to an individual by a religious leader or institution. Amnesty focuses on exemption from punishment or prosecution, while absolution emphasizes the forgiveness of sins or wrongdoings.
