impunity
IPA: ɪmpjˈunɪti
noun
- (countable, law) Exemption from punishment.
- (uncountable) Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.
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Examples of "impunity" in Sentences
- The dictator ruled the country with impunity, committing countless human rights violations without fear of consequences
- The wealthy businessman bribed his way out of trouble, believing he could act with impunity due to his connections
- The serial killer roamed the streets, targeting victims with impunity as the police struggled to catch him
- The corrupt politician abused his power with impunity, using public funds for personal gain without facing any repercussions
- The gang members operated in the neighborhood with impunity, instilling fear in the residents who felt powerless to stop them
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