as in immunity
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
she mistakenly believed that she could insult people with impunity
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Recent Examples of impunity
Here, sister Norma heads a historic peasant organization in southern Mexico that confronts violence and impunity.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
The theme of this episode is that with status comes power, and with power comes impunity — or at least, the illusion of it.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The previous administration recognized the magnitude of the problem and launched official search commissions, but high levels of impunity and inaction persist.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The era of serial killers murdering with impunity is over, however, thanks to advancements in DNA technology.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
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John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
The theme of this episode is that with status comes power, and with power comes impunity — or at least, the illusion of it.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The previous administration recognized the magnitude of the problem and launched official search commissions, but high levels of impunity and inaction persist.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The era of serial killers murdering with impunity is over, however, thanks to advancements in DNA technology.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for impunity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impunity
Noun
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Nagyová is currently a member of the European Parliament, which has lifted her immunity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Studies have shown that meditation can help lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve sleep, and slow memory loss.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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On almost any other night, being without Town’s playmaking or Robinson’s rim protection and rebounding dominance would tank the Knicks.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Which means all the due process protections afforded to defendants in criminal courts do not necessarily apply to non-citizens facing deportation.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Homeowners age 65 and older with a homestead exemption would not see a tax increase unless major improvements are made to their property.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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In his first solo PGA test since earning a two-year exemption.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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“Impunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impunity. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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