मुआफीनामा

noun

मुआफीनामा meaning in English

A formal document of pardon or amnesty.

Detailed Explanation

A written instrument or decree issued by a sovereign, government, or authority that grants forgiveness, remission of punishment, or amnesty to an individual or group for specific offenses or crimes. In the Indian legal and historical context, it often refers to a royal or state order absolving someone of liability or penalty.

📝 Cultural Context

The term is derived from Persian 'mu'afiyat' (exemption/pardon) and is commonly used in historical, legal, and administrative contexts in India. It implies a formal, official act of forgiveness rather than a personal apology.

उदाहरण वाक्य

राजा ने विद्रोहियों के लिए मुआफीनामा जारी किया।
The king issued a pardon for the rebels.
अदालत ने मुआफीनामा स्वीकार कर कैदी को रिहा कर दिया।
The court accepted the amnesty decree and released the prisoner.