Request from a whistleblower (7)

I believe the answer is:

amnesty

(Other definitions for amnesty that I've seen before include "A general pardon as for rebels (7)" , "General pardon for crimes against the state" , "When law is suspended" , "Period of pardon" , "Men stay (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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