unpunished
adjective
un·pun·ished
ˌən-ˈpə-nisht 
: not punished
an unpunished criminal/crime
an offense that should not be allowed to go unpunished
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Amid the outburst of unrest on campuses across the country, where most agitators went unpunished, Maryland students who are members of a fraternity or sorority were inexplicably targeted.
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Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
That last stat may become a theme as this series rolls on, as Hartman took not only the hit which could have been called interference, but also a cross check to the face in the third period that also went unpunished.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
The new rules and conventions have begun to impact productions in an industry where abusive behavior often went unpunished.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
As aggressors go unpunished, states may increasingly act on territorial claims.
—Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
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Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
That last stat may become a theme as this series rolls on, as Hartman took not only the hit which could have been called interference, but also a cross check to the face in the third period that also went unpunished.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
The new rules and conventions have begun to impact productions in an industry where abusive behavior often went unpunished.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
As aggressors go unpunished, states may increasingly act on territorial claims.
—Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Unpunished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpunished. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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